put the cat among the pigeons
What Does “put the cat among the pigeons” mean? Definition: To create a disturbance and cause trouble. Example(s) The principal […]
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Idioms
grouse about someone or something
What Does “grouse about someone or something” mean? Definition: To complain. Example(s) He was grousing about his son’s laziness. This
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like water off a duck’s back
What Does “like water off a duck’s back” mean? Definition: Without any effect. Example(s) He has always been criticized for
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sitting duck
What Does “sitting duck” mean? Definition: Said about someone or something vulnerable to attack. Example(s) Because of his unpopular opinions
lame duck
What Does “lame duck” mean? Definition: Someone or something that is disabled, helpless, ineffective, or inefficient. Example(s) What do you
count one’s chickens before they hatch
What Does “count one’s chickens before they hatch” mean? Definition: To assume success too early, before it is certain. Example(s)
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beef up
What Does “beef up” mean? Definition: To strengthen or make something more effective. Example(s) They beefed up their offer with
in two shakes of a lamb’s tail
What Does “in two shakes of a lamb’s tail” mean? Definition: In a very short time. Example(s) He did the
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all’s fair in love and war.
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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an act of war
What Does “an act of war” mean? Definition: An act which is considered violent enough to cause war. Example(s) Bombing
go to war (over someone or something)
What Does “go to war (over someone or something)” mean? Definition: To declare a war over someone or something. Example(s)
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war of words
What Does “war of words” mean? Definition: An argument between two people or groups. Example(s) The war of words between