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Get Dunked On: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "get dunked on" is a popular expression originating from basketball but has since been adopted into everyday language…
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On the Surface: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "on the surface" can be understood in two ways. One is a literal meaning, referring to the top…
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The Straight and Narrow: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "the straight and narrow" is often used to describe a morally upright way of life. When someone is…
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Hold the Phone: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Hold the phone" is often used to ask someone to wait or pause what they're doing. It's like saying, "Wait…
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At a Set Time: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "at a set time" is frequently used to refer to a specific, predetermined time. It often points to…
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Where There Is a Will There's a Way: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The saying "where there is a will, there's a way" means that if someone is determined enough, they can find…
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Filled In: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "filled in" is often heard when someone talks about completing a task, replacing someone, or being updated about…
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Out of Context: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "out of context" is frequently used to describe when something is not fully understood because it's missing the…
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Going Your Way: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "going your way" is often used to ask if someone is headed in the same direction as you…
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Whisk Away: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Whisk away" is often used to describe someone or something being quickly taken away from a place. It paints an…
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White Knuckler: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "white knuckler" describes either someone who is often nervous or a suspenseful event. Think of someone holding onto…
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Oh Gosh: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Oh gosh" is commonly used to express surprise or mild exasperation. It can be seen as a way of showing…
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Do Something at Your Own Pace: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Do something at your own pace" means doing something according to one's own comfort and speed. It means you don’t…
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Beside Oneself: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Beside oneself" is often used to describe strong emotional reactions, usually of shock, excitement, or distress. It means that someone…
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Blowing Smoke: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Blowing smoke" can mean expelling smoke from the mouth, like when someone breathes out after taking a puff from a…
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