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Get To: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone say they "get to" do something and wondered what they meant? The phrase "get to"…
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Money for Jam: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone say that something was money for jam and wondered what they meant? This popular idiom…
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In the Back: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone use the term "in the back" and wondered what it exactly means? The idiom "in…
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Sweep Under the Carpet: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

We often use idioms to express complex ideas in a simple way. The phrase "sweep under the carpet" is one…
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In Due Course of Time: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "in due course of time" conveys an assurance that something will happen eventually, following the natural or agreed-upon…
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Man Down: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "man down" often indicates that someone cannot function due to an injury, a problem, or any other debilitating…
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Go a Long Way: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "go a long way" means to have a significant or lasting effect, to be very helpful or sound,…
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Who Knows?: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "who knows?" is commonly used to convey uncertainty or a lack of definitive knowledge about something. It's a…
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Let It Go: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "let it go" means to stop worrying or thinking about something that is bothering you, significantly if you…
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Yanking Your Chain: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "yanking your chain" typically refers to teasing or joking with someone, sometimes involving mild deception. It conveys a…
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Am I Glad to See You!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "Am I glad to see you!" is an enthusiastic exclamation of happiness or relief upon seeing someone. It's…
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Put in Place: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The idiom "put in place" has two primary meanings. The first one is to arrange or organize something appropriately or…
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Neat and Tidy: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Neat and tidy" is an idiom that encapsulates the idea of cleanliness and orderliness. It conveys the notion of something…
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Knuck If You Buck: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "knuck if you buck" is a call to confront challenges or adversaries head-on. It can be seen as…
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19th Hole: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "19th hole" refers to what occurs after a round of golf.  It's not about the actual game on…
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