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Pull the Trigger: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "pull the trigger" usually means making a firm decision to take action, especially after a period of uncertainty…
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Calling Earl: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "calling Earl" usually means throwing up or vomiting. It's a colloquial expression that people use to describe this…
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Oh, Yeah: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "oh yeah" is versatile, serving multiple functions in conversations. Generally, it's used to express strong agreement, realization, or…
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A Hungry Man is an Angry Man: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The saying "a hungry man is an angry man" indicates that people can get easily irritated or upset when hungry.…
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Right Up Your Alley: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "right up your alley" means something is well-suited to your interests, skills, or abilities.  It's a way of…
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That's Rich!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The slang phrase "That's rich" is used to point out that something is funny but in an ironic or hypocritical…
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Raise the Bar: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "raise the bar" is commonly used to talk about setting higher standards or expectations. People often say this…
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Gird Up Loins: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "gird up loins" means getting ready for a challenge or some hard work. You've probably heard people say…
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Bottom of the Barrel: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "bottom of the barrel" denotes the lowest quality or the last remaining of something, often implying a scraping…
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High and Dry: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "high and dry" refers to a situation where someone or something is left in a difficult or helpless…
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Get in Line: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "get in line" means placing oneself in a queue or a row, aligning with others waiting for their…
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Put Pressure On: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Put pressure on" means to exert force or influence on someone or something to achieve a desired result or to…
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Happy as Larry: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Happy as Larry" is a colloquial phrase used to describe someone extremely happy or content. The origins of this idiom…
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Fight Tooth and Nail: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The expression "fight tooth and nail" conveys a deep commitment to doing everything in one's power to achieve a goal…
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In a Sound Sleep: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "in a sound sleep" describes a deep, undisturbed slumber where the sleeper is entirely at rest. It's akin…
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