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We: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. We (pronoun): Used as the subject of a verb to refer to a group including the speaker and at…
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How: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. How (adverb): In what way or manner; by what means. 2. How (adverb): To what extent, degree, or amount.…
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Is: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. "Is" (verb): Third person singular present of be. 2. "Is" (verb): Used to indicate the identity, qualities, or condition…
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Angel: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Angel (noun): A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity,…
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In: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. In (Preposition): Used to indicate location or position inside something. 2. In (Preposition): Used to indicate a period of…
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Heart Sank: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever felt a sudden drop in your spirits, a quick plunge of disappointment? This is exactly what the…
Idioms

Get the Axe: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

In everyday language, people use the idiom “get the axe” to describe a situation where someone experiences job termination or…
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A Queer Fish: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We often come across various idioms in the English language, but "a queer fish" is one that tends to stand…
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Shaping Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The term "shaping up" often signifies that something or someone is improving or progressing in a positive direction. This idiom…
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Wishcasting: Definition, Meaning and Origin

The phrase "wishcasting" refers to the act of confusing what one wishes would happen with what is actually likely to…
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You Cannot Get Blood From A Turnip: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When someone uses the phrase "you cannot get blood from a turnip," they emphasize the impossibility of obtaining something from…
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A Quarter of Ten: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "a quarter of ten" means 9:45 in some parts of the world, especially in the United Kingdom. It…
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Rob the Cradle: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Rob the cradle" means to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone significantly younger than oneself, usually by more…
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Pick Them Up: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "pick them up" has several meanings depending on the context and the object of the phrase. It can…
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Prime: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Prime (adjective): Of first importance; main or most significant. 2. Prime (adjective): Of the best possible quality; excellent. 3.…
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