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What Does “shot in the dark” mean? Definition: The phrase refers to a hopeful attempt at something or a wild […]
What Does “shot in the dark” mean? Definition: The phrase refers to a hopeful attempt at something or a wild […]
What Does “if you want peace, prepare for war” mean? Definition: The adage if you want peace, prepare for war
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What Does “war zone” mean? Definition: The idiom war zone refers to an area where war or some extreme violence
What Does “arrow in the quiver” mean? Definition: This idiom is used when talking about one of a number of
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What Does “war of nerves” mean? Definition: (Also battle of nerves.) War of nerves refers to a conflict using psychological
What Does “bring a knife to a gunfight” mean? Definition: (Also, take a knife to a gunfight) To enter into
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What Does “double-edged sword” mean? Definition: A benefit that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk. Example(s) Being a
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What Does “keep your powder dry” mean? Definition: Be cautious and prepared for the worst. Example(s) Trust in God, and
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What Does “loose cannon” mean? Definition: The idiom “loose cannon” refers to a person who is unpredictable or uncontrolled and
What Does “cross swords” mean? Definition: to quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone. Example(s) The
What Does “all’s fair in love and war.” mean? Definition: In love or in war, you are allowed to be
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What Does “an act of war” mean? Definition: An act which is considered violent enough to cause war. Example(s) Bombing