quick one
What Does “quick one” mean? Definition: to have a drink before going somewhere. Example(s) Let’s have a quick one before […]
Idioms
pack a wallop
What Does “pack a wallop” mean? Definition: (also pack a punch) to provide energy, power, or excitement. Example(s) This drink
of the first water
What Does “of the first water” mean? Definition: of the best. Example(s) She is of the first water, a fine
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old wives’ tale
What Does “old wives’ tale” mean? Definition: a wrong traditional theory or belief, often about health. Example(s) The idea of
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
spill the beans
What Does “spill the beans” mean? Definition: to reveal a secret. Example(s) Why did you spill the beans about our
you can’t please everyone
What Does “you can’t please everyone” mean? Definition: making everyone happy is impossible no matter what you do. Example(s) When
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