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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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Majored In: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Majored in" refers to the specific field of study or academic discipline a student has focused on during their undergraduate…
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Dropped In: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Dropped in" is a phrase that commonly refers to someone making a visit without a prior arrangement or notice. It…
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Gasp for Air: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Gasp for air" means struggling to breathe or inhaling sharply due to surprise, shock, exertion, or a need for oxygen.…
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Susses Them Out: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Susses them out" is a phrase that means to figure out, understand, or discover the true nature of someone or…
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In the Blink of an Eye: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"In the blink of an eye" is an idiomatic expression describing something happening quickly or suddenly. A blink is a…
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Save Room: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Save room" is often used when eating, suggesting that one should not eat too much of one thing to have…
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Put on Weight: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Put on weight" refers to the process of gaining weight, typically through an increase in body fat or muscle mass.…
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Sum and Substance: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Sum and substance" is a phrase that refers to the essence, core, or main point of something. It is often…
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Point You To: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Point you to" is commonly used to direct someone's attention or guide them toward a specific resource, location, or information.…
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You're Too Much!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"You're too much" is a phrase with a dual nature, meaning it can convey both positive and negative sentiments. In…
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Holed Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Holed up" refers to staying in a particular place, often hidden or secluded, for a period of time. This phrase…
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Trap In: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"Trap in" refers to confining someone or something in a restricted space or situation, often against their will. It can…
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All Sixes and Nines: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"All sixes and nines" refers to a state of being frazzled or disorganized, often indicating a situation of confusion. This…
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The Check is in the Mail: Definition, Meaning, and Origin
"The check is in the mail" is a phrase commonly used to indicate that payment has been sent and is…
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