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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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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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