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Busy: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Busy (adjective): Engaged in action or activity, and thus not available to do something else. 2. Busy (adjective): Full…
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Drive: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Drive (noun): A journey made in a vehicle, typically referring to the act of operating and controlling the vehicle.…
Idioms

This, Too, Shall/Will Pass: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We've all had times when life feels overwhelming, and everything seems to be going wrong. During these moments, a simple…
Idioms

Air Biscuit: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Air biscuit" is a slang term for a fart or an emission of gas from the digestive tract. It's a…
Idioms

Fill Your Boots: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "fill your boots" tells someone to enjoy themselves, take advantage of an opportunity, or help themselves to something.…
Idioms

Live Off Of: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "live off of" means to use someone or something as the primary source of what one needs to…
Idioms

Play Dumb: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To "play dumb" means acting ignorant or uninformed about something, usually intentionally. It can be a strategy to deceive, manipulate,…
Idioms

Hook In: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "hook in" means to connect or attach something to another thing, usually a device or a machine. It…
Idioms

With Bells On: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone say they'll come "with bells on" and wondered what it means? It's an idiom that…
Idioms

Here's the Thing: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When navigating the rich terrain of the English language, certain phrases stand out for their meaning and the rhythm they…
Idioms

Pin Down: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "pin down" is a multifaceted expression commonly used in the English language. Its meanings and applications range from…
Idioms

It Is High Time: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "it is high time" is an expression we often hear in conversations, books, and movies.  The phrase indicates…
Definitions

Welcome: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Welcome (adjective): Describes someone who is gladly received in a group or home, or something that brings pleasure or…
Definitions

Smeg: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Smeg (noun): A slang term signifying something unpleasant or undesirable, often referring to a person or an unidentifiable or…
Idioms

Lay The Foundation For: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "lay the foundation for" is an idiom that means to create a base or groundwork for something in…
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