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Pucker Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Pucker up" means to purse your lips together like you are getting ready for a kiss. It is often said…
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Purr Like a Cat: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "purr like a cat" can have different meanings depending on the context. Generally, it's used to describe a…
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Below Par: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When we say that a person or thing is "below par," it means they're not meeting the usual or expected…
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Will To: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "will to" can mean two different things, depending on the context. One interpretation involves using your thoughts, determination, or desires…
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Eat Our Greens: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Eat our greens" means consuming leafy green vegetables, even if unappealing, because they provide health benefits that one needs in…
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Nice Weather We're Having: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Nice weather we’re having” is a common idiom used as a polite conversation starter. It's typically used when the weather…
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Name Your Price: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "name your price" is an open invitation for someone to determine the value or cost of an item…
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Treated Me Like a Doormat: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "treated me like a doormat" means being taken advantage of or disrespected by others. It's akin to saying,…
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Floors It: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "floors it" is a dynamic way of saying someone pressed the accelerator pedal of a vehicle down, intending…
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The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"The inmates are running the asylum" is used to describe situations where the wrong people are in control or making decisions,…
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Thirty-Somethings: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Thirty-somethings" refers to individuals in their thirties, aged between 30 and 39. The term is not merely an age descriptor…
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Take the High Road: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "take the high road" means acting morally superior or dignifiedly, especially when faced with a difficult situation or…
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Gruesome-Twosome: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "gruesome-twosome" refers to two people or things considered a pair or a team but unpleasant, disgusting, or frightening…
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From Perspective: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "from perspective" is a way of indicating that a statement or viewpoint is being made based on a…
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On Tenterhooks: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "on tenterhooks" conveys a state of anxious anticipation or suspense, as if someone is waiting for a crucial…
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