in the blink of an eye
What Does “in the blink of an eye” mean? Definition: If something is done in the blink of an eye, […]
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Idioms
keep an eye on
What Does “keep an eye on” mean? Definition: keep an eye on something/someone means to watch or look after something
black-and-white
What Does “black-and-white” mean? Definition: said when you have a simplistic opinion about situations while they are in fact more
be in black and white
What Does “be in black and white” mean? Definition: (also be down in black and white) to be written down.
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white as a sheet
What Does “white as a sheet” mean? Definition: The idiom “as white as a sheet” (also “white as a sheet”)
whiter than white
What Does “whiter than white” mean? Definition: said about someone who is totally fair and honest. Example(s) That little boy
lose your shirt
What Does “lose your shirt” mean? Definition: If you lose your shirt, you lose all your money as a result
magic wand
What Does “magic wand” mean? Definition: a quick and an easy way to solve a problem Example(s) The manager warned
magic touch
What Does “magic touch” mean? Definition: a special skill to do something very well. Example(s) Her magic touch is so
hit the nail on the head
What Does “hit the nail on the head” mean? Definition: said to describe exactly a situation or a problem. Example(s)
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separate the wheat from the chaff
What Does “separate the wheat from the chaff” mean? Definition: to separate things of value from things of no value.
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make waves
What Does “make waves” mean? Definition: to cause trouble. Example(s) Please don’t make waves. We’re trying to settle all our