a woman of few words
What Does “a woman of few words” mean? Definition: (also a man of few words) a woman who doesn’t speak […]
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Idioms
make a mountain out of a molehill
What Does “make a mountain out of a molehill” mean? Definition: To exagerate the severity of a situation; to make
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stiff upper lip
What Does “stiff upper lip” mean? Definition: One who has a stiff upper lip displays fortitude in the face of
get something off your chest
What Does “get something off your chest” mean? Definition: To reveal something that is worrying you or making you feel
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drop in the bucket
What Does “drop in the bucket” mean? Definition: Something so strong that it doesn’t count or doesn’t have any importance
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A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
What Does “A Picture Paints a Thousand Words” Mean? Definition “A picture paints a thousand words” (also commonly expressed as
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go through the roof
What Does “go through the roof” mean? Definition: become very angry. Example(s) She went through the roof when she realized
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roof something over
What Does “roof something over” mean? Definition: to build a roof over something. Example(s) After the earthquake they had to
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men make houses, women make homes
What Does “men make houses, women make homes” mean? Definition: It’s often the men who build or acquire houses for
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play away from home
What Does “play away from home” mean? Definition: to be unfaithful; to have sex with someone who is not your
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man’s home is his castle
What Does “man’s home is his castle” mean? Definition: This idiom suggest tha people are free to do whatever they
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in a body
What Does “in a body” mean? Definition: said when a group of people do something together. Example(s) The workers went