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Weaponry Archive

Smoking Gun

Smoking Gun

Weaponry July 11, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “smoking gun” mean? Definition: indisputable evidence of a crime Example: A photograph showing the …
Long Shot

Long Shot

Weaponry June 22, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “long shot” mean? Definition: Something with little chance of success Example: I know it’s …
Twist the Knife (in Deeper)

Twist the Knife (in Deeper)

Weaponry , Furniture & Household Items June 13, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “twist the knife” mean? Definition: Make someone’s suffering worse Example: You knew Amber just …
Straight Arrow

Straight Arrow

Weaponry June 12, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “straight arrow” mean? Definition: an honest, trustworthy person Example: Jim is a straight arrow. …
Fight Fire with Fire

Fight Fire with Fire

Weaponry April 16, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “fight fire with fire” mean? Definition: Use the same measures that are being used …
Pack Heat

Pack Heat

Weaponry January 10, 2016 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “Pack Heat” mean? Definition: Carry a gun For example: “The trouble with that neighborhood …

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