big fish in a small pond
What Does “big fish in a small pond” mean? Definition: One who has achieved a high rank or is highly […]
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Idioms
big bucks
What Does “big bucks” mean? Definition: The phrase ‘big bucks’ means lots of money. Origin The term ‘buck’ is used
boots on the ground
What Does “boots on the ground” mean? Definition: The ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict at the
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Bob’s your uncle
What Does “Bob’s your uncle” mean? Definition: Said to mean “No problem”, “the solution is simple”, “there you have it”
bite me
What Does “bite me” mean? Definition: An expression of discontent, aggravation or anger. Example(s) Why are you shouting like that?
everybody and his cousin
What Does “everybody and his cousin” mean? Definition: everybody; a huge crowd; too many people Example(s) Everybody and his cousin
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fall through the cracks
What Does “fall through the cracks” mean? Definition: to be missed; to escape the necessary notice or attention Example(s) Complete
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fall on deaf ears
What Does “fall on deaf ears” mean? Definition: Of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored. Example(s) Every time I
everything but the kitchen sink
What Does “everything but the kitchen sink” mean? Definition: The phrase everything but the kitchen sink refers to everything imaginable.
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fish for compliments
What Does “fish for compliments” mean? Definition: To try to induce someone to make a compliment. Example(s) He is fishing
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feast for the eyes
What Does “feast for the eyes” mean? Definition: visually pleasing sight. Example(s) Look at that painting. It’s really a feast
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eye candy
What Does “eye candy” mean? Definition: If you describe someone or something as eye candy, you mean that they are