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Zeroed Out: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "zeroed out" means to reduce something to zero, typically in terms of balance or a budget. It often…
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I Don't Care: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "I don't care" represents a strong feeling of indifference or lack of interest toward something or someone. Essentially, it…
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Couldn't Be Happier: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Couldn't be happier" is a popular idiom that expresses extreme happiness and satisfaction. This phrase implies that the speaker's current state…
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What Makes You Say So: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "what makes you say so" is a frequent part of many conversations, serving to elicit more information or…
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Pie In The Sky: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Pie in the sky" refers to something really wonderful that probably isn't going to happen. This colorful idiom expresses a…
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Where You Are Coming From: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "where you're coming from" refers to understanding another person's perspective, feelings, or motivations. Rather than referring to a…
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When It Rains, It Pours: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When someone says, "when it rains, it pours," they are expressing that when something good or bad happens, they happen…
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The Devil You Know: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "the devil you know" is frequently used in conversations to suggest that it's safer to deal with something…
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The Show Must Go On: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "the show must go on" refers to the idea that a planned event or activity should proceed as…
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Scoured The Internet For: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

People often use the idiom "scoured the internet for" when describing a thorough or exhaustive search for information online. The…
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In Awe: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To be "in awe" of something is to be amazed by it and maybe a little scared of its greatness.…
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My Way Or The Highway: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

People often use the phrase "my way or the highway" to express a strong assertion that others must accept their…
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Anything Else?: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "anything else" is commonly used to request additional information or to ask if there are more items or…
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Flies By: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

People say "flies by" to express how quickly time seems to pass, especially when one is busy or engrossed in…
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Leap of Faith: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "leap of faith" refers to the act of believing in or accepting something intangible, unprovable, or without empirical…
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