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Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace!: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Speak now, or forever hold your peace" is a traditional phrase commonly heard in wedding ceremonies. It invites anyone who…
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Is Blowing in the Wind: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Is blowing in the wind" is often used metaphorically to suggest that something is unsettled, elusive, or not yet determined.…
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Losing the Plot: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Losing the plot" is an idiomatic expression often used to describe someone acting irrationally, being confused, or misunderstanding a situation.…
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I, For One: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

The phrase "I, for one," signals that the speaker has a particular opinion or preference distinct from others. When someone…
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Float on Air: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Float on air" describes a feeling of extreme happiness or euphoria. When someone says they are floating on air, it…
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Address Me As: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Address me as" refers to a request or preference for how one wishes to be referred to or called. This…
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Almost There: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Almost there" refers to being very close to completing a task, reaching a destination, or achieving a goal. It's often…
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End of Play: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"End of play" is a phrase with its origins in sports, especially cricket, referring to the conclusion of play for…
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A Man of Few Words: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"A man of few words" describes someone who speaks infrequently but with meaning when they do. This phrase is often…
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Breakfast of Champions: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Breakfast of champions" is often used ironically or humorously to refer to a breakfast that is not typically considered healthy…
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Make a Living: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Make a living" refers to earning enough money to support oneself, typically through regular employment or a consistent source of…
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Googly-Eyed: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Googly-eyed" describes a wide-eyed stare indicating amazement, fascination, or infatuation, often with a humorous or silly appearance as if the…
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Due to You: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Due to you" is a phrase typically used to acknowledge or attribute something to a person's actions, efforts, or influence.…
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If Wishes Were Horses: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"If wishes were horses" is a part of a proverbial phrase that expresses the idea that merely wishing for something…
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Veering Off: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Veering off" means to change direction suddenly or to deviate from a set course or topic. It's often used to…
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