in a split second
What Does “in a split second” mean? Definition: The phrase in a split second means in just a very short […]
Idioms
root and branch
What Does “root and branch” mean? Definition: completely. Example(s) They have reorganized their business root and branch. This idiom is
horse of a different color
What Does “horse of a different color” mean? Definition: (also horse of another color) a different matter. Example(s) If you
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kick the bucket
What Does “kick the bucket” mean? Definition: to die. Example(s) Sad news! He kicked the bucket. This idiom is in
yoke around someone’s neck
What Does “yoke around someone’s neck” mean? Definition: a burden. Example(s) They decided to buy the car on credit. This
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wait on someone hand and foot
What Does “wait on someone hand and foot” mean? Definition: to serve someone well, satisfying all personal needs. Example(s) She
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kissing cousin
What Does “kissing cousin” mean? Definition: A distant relative. Example(s) I and Daniel are kissing cousins. This idiom is in
no use to man or beast
What Does “no use to man or beast” mean? Definition: said about something or someone that is completely useless. Example(s)
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jam on the brakes
What Does “jam on the brakes” mean? Definition: to press the brakes suddenly and in a hard way. Example(s) I
jangle someones’s nerves
What Does “jangle someones’s nerves” mean? Definition: to annoy someone or or make them nervous. Example(s) The noise of the
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build bridges
What Does “build bridges” mean? Definition: to improve relationships between people. Example(s) They wanted to build bridges between Nancy and
pick of the bunch
What Does “pick of the bunch” mean? Definition: (also the best of the bunch) the best. Example(s) The dress she’s