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Spread Oneself (Yourself) Too Thin

Spread Oneself (Yourself) Too Thin

States of Mind , Misc. General December 7, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “spread yourself too thin” mean? Definition: try to do too much, overextend yourself Example: …
Knock Someone for Six

Knock Someone for Six

States of Mind November 1, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “knock someone for six” mean? Definition: shock someone, overwhelm someone Example: It knocked me …
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 …
Work Up the Nerve

Work Up the Nerve

States of Mind October 21, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “work up the nerve” mean? Definition: find the courage, marshal one’s bravery Example: I …
Have Second Thoughts

Have Second Thoughts

States of Mind August 7, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “have second thoughts” mean? Definition: begin to doubt a decision you have made Example: …
Sleep with One Eye Open

Sleep with One Eye Open

States of Mind August 1, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “sleep with one eye open” mean? Definition: Be alert to danger Example: I’ve been …

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