call on the carpet
What Does “call on the carpet” mean? Definition: To reprimand; to censure severely or angrily. Example(s) I hope he wouldn’t […]
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Idioms
in one’s cups
What Does “in one’s cups” mean? Definition: If someone is their cups, they are drunk or in the act of
off the shelf
What Does “off the shelf” mean? Definition: ready made for purchase; in a form that is ready to be used.
on the table
What Does “on the table” mean? Definition: being discussed or considered. Example(s) Everybody agreed to leave the plan to build
blow one’s own horn
What Does “blow one’s own horn” mean? Definition: (also toot one’s own horn) to brag; to talk boastfully. Example(s) Nancy
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larger than life
What Does “larger than life” mean? Definition: Very imposing, renowned, or impressively influential. Example(s) He is such a special man;
fact of life
What Does “fact of life” mean? Definition: Something that cannot be avoided. Example(s) It is a pity that drug abuse
all walks of life
What Does “all walks of life” mean? Definition: Occupations, roles, social class, or lifestyle. Example(s) Those who attended the wedding
dog’s life
What Does “dog’s life” mean? Definition: a miserable, unhappy existence. Example(s) I have to work everyday from dawn to sunset
chin music
What Does “chin music” mean? Definition: talk, conversation Example(s) When they meet, there will be plenty of chin music. This
have to face the music
What Does “have to face the music” mean? Definition: accept or face the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions. Example(s) Leila
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make chin music
What Does “make chin music” mean? Definition: talk or chatter. Example(s) The boss was furious because he found them sitting