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Almost There: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Almost there" refers to being very close to completing a task, reaching a destination, or achieving a goal. It's often…
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End of Play: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"End of play" is a phrase with its origins in sports, especially cricket, referring to the conclusion of play for…
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A Man of Few Words: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"A man of few words" describes someone who speaks infrequently but with meaning when they do. This phrase is often…
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Breakfast of Champions: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Breakfast of champions" is often used ironically or humorously to refer to a breakfast that is not typically considered healthy…
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Make a Living: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Make a living" refers to earning enough money to support oneself, typically through regular employment or a consistent source of…
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Googly-Eyed: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Googly-eyed" describes a wide-eyed stare indicating amazement, fascination, or infatuation, often with a humorous or silly appearance as if the…
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Due to You: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Due to you" is a phrase typically used to acknowledge or attribute something to a person's actions, efforts, or influence.…
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If Wishes Were Horses: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"If wishes were horses" is a part of a proverbial phrase that expresses the idea that merely wishing for something…
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Veering Off: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Veering off" means to change direction suddenly or to deviate from a set course or topic. It's often used to…
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Sitting for the Exam: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Sitting for the exam" refers to the act of taking or participating in an examination. This phrase is commonly used…
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Look Down Upon: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Look down upon" means viewing someone or something with a sense of superiority or disdain. It implies a judgmental attitude,…
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Learn Lesson: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
To "learn a lesson" means understanding or knowing what to do or what not to do in the future because…
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Down with a Cold: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Down with a cold" is a phrase commonly used to indicate that someone is suffering from a cold and may…
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Square Apples: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Square apples" is an old-fashioned term used to describe a person who is honest, respectable, and obeys the law, often…
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Fish in Troubled Waters: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Fish in troubled waters" is an idiom that typically means to take advantage of a situation of disorder or confusion…
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