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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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Following: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Following (preposition): Coming after or as a result of. 2. Following (noun): A group of supporters or enthusiasts. 3.…
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Of: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Of (Preposition): Used to indicate distance or separation, as in time or space. 2. Of (Preposition): Used to indicate…
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Sexy: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Sexy (adjective): Possessing qualities that are considered sexually appealing or attractive. 2. Sexy (adjective): Relating to sex or sexuality,…
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Indeed: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Indeed (adverb): To emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested. 2. Indeed (adverb): To introduce a further…
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Translate: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Translate (verb): The act of converting words or text from one language to another, ensuring the original message’s intent,…
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Fascism: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Fascism (noun): A political ideology that seeks to combine radical and authoritarian nationalism with a centralized autocratic government, often…
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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…
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