sweat blood
What Does “sweat blood” mean? Definition: to work very hard. Example(s) She sweats blood every day just to bring home […]
Idioms
work your fingers to the bone
What Does “work your fingers to the bone” mean? Definition: to work extremely hard. Example(s) He works his fingers to
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shelf life
What Does “shelf life” mean? Definition: The length of time something will last. Example(s) This medicine has a short shelf
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
music to someone’s ears
What Does “music to someone’s ears” mean? Definition: Some good news; a spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing;
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stop the music
What Does “stop the music” mean? Definition: stop everything. Example(s) A: (Entering a room full of people doing various things)