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Cleaver: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Cleaver (noun): A large knife with a broad, flat blade, used primarily for chopping or cutting through hard substances,…
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Stallion: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. A mature male horse that is not castrated, especially one kept for breeding purposes. 2. A male animal of…
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Friggin: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Friggin: A slang and informal term, often used as a euphemism for the profanity "freaking" or "f***ing," to emphasize…
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Flying: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. The action or process of moving through the air, typically by means of wings. 2. Moving or capable of…
Idioms

Fall by the Wayside: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To "fall by the wayside" means to fail, give up, or be left behind in some activity or endeavor. It…
Idioms

In Cold Blood: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "in cold blood" means to do something cruel, ruthless, or unemotional, especially to kill someone without feeling or…
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Flip Over: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Flip over" is a common idiom in English that can have different meanings depending on the context. It can mean…
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Change of Scenery: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "change of scenery" means changing one's usual surroundings, often for relaxation, refreshment, or improvement. In short: It is…
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Egg On: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "egg on" refers to encouraging or inciting someone to do something, often something risky, irresponsible, or potentially dangerous.…
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Follow Lead: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When someone tells you to "follow lead, " they advise you to observe and do as another person does, especially someone…
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Great Day: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "great day" is a common expression of joy, excitement, or satisfaction. It is often used to celebrate a…
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Reinvent the Wheel: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

To "reinvent the wheel" means to waste time and effort trying to create or solve something that already exists or…
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Need to Vent: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "need to vent" means to have a strong desire or need to express one's negative emotions forcefully or…
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Uncharted Waters: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "uncharted waters" describes an unfamiliar, unknown, or unexplored situation or territory. It is often employed to communicate the…
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Synonym: Definition, Meaning and Examples

1. Synonym: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the…
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