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Buy a Lemon: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase "buy a lemon" and wondered what they meant? It’s a fascinating idiom…
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Keep It Light: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Keep it light" is an idiom that often urges individuals to maintain a casual or cheerful approach in conversations or…
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What Say You?: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "What say you?" is often used to ask someone's opinion or to solicit feedback. It's a way of saying,…
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Bumping Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Bumping up" is a colloquial phrase used to signify the act of elevating or enhancing something, frequently denoting an increase…
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Graph: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Graph (noun): A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number…
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Vixen: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Vixen (noun): A female fox. 2. Vixen (noun): A spiteful or quarrelsome woman. 3. Vixen (noun): A woman considered…
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By: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. By (preposition): Near or next to something or someone. 2. By (preposition): Not later than a specific time or…
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Thrive: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Thrive (verb): To grow or develop vigorously; flourish. 2. Thrive (verb): To succeed or progress favorably; prosper. "Thrive" means…
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Wear Hat: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Many idioms pepper our daily conversations, giving flavor and color to the way we communicate. One such phrase, "wear hat,"…
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Kill It: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase “kill it” has both literal and figurative meanings. It refers to the act of causing the death of…
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Slated For: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "slated for" is frequently used to indicate that something has been scheduled or planned for a particular time…
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Steal Away: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "steal away" primarily refers to the act of departing or leaving quietly and discreetly. When someone "steals away"…
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Put a Cork in It!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Imagine someone telling you to "be quiet" or "stop talking" in a playful or frustrated manner. One fun way they…
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Contrast With: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "contrast with" depicts the differences between two or more elements when compared or analyzed. Whether it pertains to…
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Pack My Bag: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Pack my bag" is a commonly used idiom denoting the act of getting ready to leave a place or situation…
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