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Follow Lead: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When someone tells you to "follow lead, " they advise you to observe and do as another person does, especially someone…
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Great Day: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "great day" is a common expression of joy, excitement, or satisfaction. It is often used to celebrate a…
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Reinvent the Wheel: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To "reinvent the wheel" means to waste time and effort trying to create or solve something that already exists or…
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Need to Vent: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "need to vent" means to have a strong desire or need to express one's negative emotions forcefully or…
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Uncharted Waters: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "uncharted waters" describes an unfamiliar, unknown, or unexplored situation or territory. It is often employed to communicate the…
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Synonym: Definition, Meaning and Examples

1. Synonym: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the…
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Even Then: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression “even then” is often utilized to denote that a particular situation remains unchanged or persists despite new information,…
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Back at the Office: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "back at the office" is often used to refer to events, situations, or conversations that take place in…
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Not for Nothing: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "not for nothing" is a way to preface a statement where the speaker wishes to emphasize that there…
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That Was It: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We often use the phrase "that was it" to describe a situation that is over or a moment that was…
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I See What You Did There: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"I see what you did there" is often used to acknowledge a clever remark or pun someone else used. It…
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Go Places: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "go places" indicates that someone is on a path to success, has a lot of potential, or is…
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Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Imagine someone who can't hide their feelings, no matter how hard they try. This person is completely transparent about their…
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Help Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

One of the comforting expressions that reminds us of human compassion is the idiom "help up." Generally, this phrase means…
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As a Result: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom as a result is a commonly used phrase in the English language. It generally means "because of something…
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