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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Snap Off: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Snap off" is a phrasal verb with various meanings related to doing something abruptly, suddenly, or with intensity. It can…
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Broaden Horizons: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

When we hear the phrase "broaden horizons," what usually comes to mind is the idea of expanding one's knowledge, experience,…
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Live By: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Ever heard the phrase "live by" and wondered what it means? While some might think of it in terms of…
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And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Everyone loves a catchy phrase or saying that captures a moment perfectly. One such idiom is "and a partridge in…
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Goose Someone: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "goose someone" has a slang meaning that refers to the act of poking or pinching someone, typically between…
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What Is In It for Me?: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"What is in it for me?" is an idiom that many of us have heard or used at some point…
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Agreeing With: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Agreeing with" is a phrase that denotes concurrence, acceptance, or acknowledgment of a statement, opinion, or proposition presented by another…
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Gild the Lily: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

Have you ever heard someone say, don't "gild the lily"? This idiom means unnecessarily adding decoration or embellishment to something…
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