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(Not) Have a Leg to Stand On

(Not) Have a Leg to Stand On

Body November 28, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “not have a leg to stand on” mean? Definition: make a weak argument; be …
Get an Earful

Get an Earful

Body November 14, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “get an earful” mean? Definition: Receive strong verbal criticism Example: Wow, did I get …
Shake a Leg

Shake a Leg

Body October 28, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “shake a leg” mean? Definition: hurry, get started promptly Example: We still have time …
Out of (My) Hands

Out of (My) Hands

Body October 26, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “out of (my) hands” mean? Definition: No longer controllable (by me) Example: I’ve given …
Don’t Let It Go to Your Head

Don’t Let It Go to Your Head

Body , States of Mind October 23, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “don’t let it go to your head” mean? Definition: Do not become conceited because …
Take Someone’s Breath Away

Take Someone’s Breath Away

Body October 8, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “take someone’s breath away” mean? Definition: amaze and surprise someone Example: If you’re in …

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