one-off
What Does “one-off” mean? Definition: Occurring once; one-time. Example(s) It is a one-off event. This idiom is in the numbers […]
Idioms
at sixes and sevens
What Does “at sixes and sevens” mean? Definition: This idiom is used to describe a state of confusion or disarray.
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feel like a million
What Does “feel like a million” mean? Definition: (Also feel like a million bucks, feel like a million dollars) To
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the long arm of the law
What Does “the long arm of the law” mean? Definition: This idiomatic expression refers to the far-reaching power of the
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law unto oneself
What Does “law unto oneself” mean? Definition: This idiomatic expression describes a person who behaves in an independent way, ignoring
the letter of the law
What Does “the letter of the law” mean? Definition: This idiom is used when one is obeying the literal interpretation
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Justice is blind
What Does “Justice is blind” mean? Definition: This expression means that justice is impartial and objective. There is an allusion
signed, sealed and delivered
What Does “signed, sealed and delivered” mean? Definition: (Also sealed and delivered) This expression refers to a document or an
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the spirit of the law
What Does “the spirit of the law” mean? Definition: When one obeys the spirit of the law but not the
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101
What Does “101” mean? Definition In the American educational system, “101” indicates an introductory course, often with no prerequisites. The
about as useful as a chocolate teapot
What Does “about as useful as a chocolate teapot” mean? Definition: Saying something is about as useful as a chocolate
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above the salt
What Does “above the salt” mean? Definition: If someone is above the salt they are of high standing or honor.