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Double Down: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "double down" is one intriguing idiom in English that's been frequently used in both everyday conversations and professional…
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In The Meantime: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "in the meantime" refers to the intervening period of time between two events. It essentially means "during the…
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Take Your Time: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Take your time" usually communicates an allowance for someone to go at a leisurely pace without any hurry. It's an…
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Raised By Wolves: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

People say someone is "raised by wolves" to describe a person who has grown up without proper guidance or social norms, resulting in behavior that is…
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Links To: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Links to" is a versatile idiom, implying connections, relations, or associations between people, places, or things. The phrase can be…
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Whaddya Say: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Whaddya say?" is a colloquial contraction of "what do you say?" used in casual conversation. It can have multiple meanings,…
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Done To Death: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "done to death" usually refers to something that has been excessively overused or repeated to the point of…
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Fashionably Late: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "fashionably late" refers to the social practice of deliberately showing up a bit later than the scheduled time…
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On The Heels Of: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "on the heels of" indicates a close sequence of events or actions, suggesting that one event follows closely…
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Be Streets Ahead: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "be streets ahead" conveys the notion of being far superior or much more advanced than others. This phrase…
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Battle For: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "battle for" usually means a hard effort or competition to get something specific, like an aim or to…
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Bug You: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "bug you" carries several connotations within colloquial English, mostly involving some form of disruption or annoyance. However, it's…
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Single Pringle: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "Single Pringle" is a playful and casual way to describe someone who is not currently in a romantic…
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Side Gig: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "side gig" often refers to an additional job or business a person takes on, apart from their main…
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Same, Same: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Same, same" is a phrase commonly heard in Southeast Asia that essentially means "similar." It was likely first used by…
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