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Courses Through: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "courses through" means to flow or rush through something, especially with great force or intensity. It often describes…
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Stare (Off) into Space: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "stare off into space" describes a moment when someone appears to be lost in thought or daydreaming, not…
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Set Me Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "set me up" generally means to arrange something for someone, either positively or negatively. For example, someone can…
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Nothing Much: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Nothing much" is a common idiom that people use to express that they are not doing anything important or exciting.…
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Take the Right Track: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To "take the right track" means doing something correctly or well or following the correct course of action or reasoning.…
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Traded in: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We've all heard the phrase traded in at some point or another. The expression typically refers to exchanging one item…
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How Are Things: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"How are things" is an expression often used as a friendly greeting or a conversation starter, especially when you haven't…
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Six-Bits: Definition, Meaning and Origin

The term “six-bits” is a bit of an old-fashioned phrase, primarily heard in the US, that refers to 75 cents…
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Bailing on You: Definition, Meaning and Origin

The phrase “bailing on you” is a casual way of saying that someone has abruptly left or abandoned you, especially…
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After My Own Heart: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When we talk about the idiom "after my own heart," we're referring to someone who shares similar likes, preferences, or…
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Toughen Up: Definition, Meaning and Origin

The expression "toughen up" calls for resilience, urging someone to become stronger or more resilient in the face of adversity.…
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A Quarter of One: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "a quarter of one" is a colloquial way of indicating the time 12:45, which is fifteen minutes before…
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Watch Your Mouth!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Watch your mouth!" is a common idiom that people use to warn someone to be careful about what they say,…
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Tomorrow Never Comes: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The proverb "tomorrow never comes" means that one should not put off or delay doing something until tomorrow, as tomorrow…
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Hot as Hades: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "hot as Hades" vividly describes extremely high temperatures or intense heat. Drawing from Greek mythology, where Hades is…
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