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One-Horse Town

One-Horse Town

Animals November 24, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “one-horse town” mean? Definition: A very small town Example: I grew up in a …
Tighten the Screws On (Someone)

Tighten the Screws On (Someone)

Machinery November 23, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “tighten the screws on” mean? Definition: Increase the pressure on (someone) Example: Japanese prosecutors …
Death by a Thousand Cuts

Death by a Thousand Cuts

Death November 22, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “death by a thousand cuts” mean? Definition: an effort or person that fails because …
Happy as a Clam

Happy as a Clam

Animals November 20, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “happy as a clam” mean? Definition: completely contented Example: My little son likes puzzles. …
Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They’re Hatched (They Hatch)

Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They’re Hatched (They Hatch)

Set phrases November 19, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched” mean? Definition: Don’t count on gains before …
Dead Center (Dead Centre)

Dead Center (Dead Centre)

Set phrases November 18, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “dead center” mean? Definition: the exact center, in the exact centre Example: In Adams …
The Sky’s the Limit

The Sky’s the Limit

Misc. Natural World November 17, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “the sky’s the limit” mean? Definition: (The person under discussion) can accomplish anything. Example: …
(Someone’s) to Lose

(Someone’s) to Lose

Set phrases November 16, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “(someone’s) to lose” mean? Definition: likely to result in victory Example: With the strong …
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 …
Take a Stab at It

Take a Stab at It

Weaponry November 11, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “take a stab at it” mean? Definition: make an attempt Example: “I just can’t …

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