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Punch a Clock: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Punch a clock" is an idiom that means to record the time of one's arrival and departure from work, usually…
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Between Jobs: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "between jobs" is a polite way of saying someone is unemployed or looking for a new job. It…
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Confluence: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Confluence (noun): The junction of two rivers, especially when they are of approximately equal width. 2. Confluence (noun): A…
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Bf: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. BF (noun): An abbreviation for "boyfriend," referring to a male significant other in a romantic or intimate relationship. 2.…
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Draft: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Draft (noun): A preliminary version of a written document, such as an essay or contract. 2. Draft (noun): The…
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It: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. It (pronoun): Used to represent an inanimate object, previously mentioned or understood. 2. It (pronoun): Refers to an animal…
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Number: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Number (noun): A mathematical value representing a specific quantity, used in counting and making calculations. 2. Number (noun): A…
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Noun: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Noun (noun): A word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or…
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Air: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Air (noun): The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, primarily composed of oxygen and nitrogen. 2. Air (noun): The…
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Adjective: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Adjective (noun): A word class that modifies nouns, often describing, limiting, or specifying quantity. 2. Adjective (adjective): Relating to…
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Good Talk: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We often use the phrase “good talk” in casual conversations to signal the end of a discussion, usually implying that…
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Lose Your Touch: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Often, we use the term "lose your touch" to describe a scenario where someone is not as good at doing…
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What's Bugging You: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "What's bugging you?" is a colloquial way of asking someone what is bothering or irritating them. It can…
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It Was Our Pleasure: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"It was our pleasure" is a polite and friendly way to respond to someone who has thanked you. By using…
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Take a Turn for the Worse: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When we say that something has "taken a turn for the worse," we are expressing that a situation or a…
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