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Turn Off: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "turn off" serves multiple purposes. Primarily, it means deactivating or switching something to an inactive state, as in…
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Give a Heads Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "give a heads up" is a casual way of telling someone to alert or inform others in advance. It's…
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Get Out of the Way: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "get out of the way" can mean different things depending on the situation. Often, it's used when someone…
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Cordon Off: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "cordon off" is frequently used to describe blocking an area or preventing access to it, often for safety…
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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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