salt of the earth
What Does “salt of the earth” mean? Definition: said about somone who is honest and good. Example(s) He is the […]
Idioms
take it or leave it
What Does “take it or leave it” mean? Definition: said about an offer when you either accept it or reject
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take a dim view of
What Does “take a dim view of” mean? Definition: to disapprove of something. Example(s) My grandfather takes a dim view
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under a cloud
What Does “under a cloud” mean? Definition: to be suspected of something. Example(s) After the murder of the kid, all
under construction
What Does “under construction” mean? Definition: said about something which is being built or fixed. Example(s) The house has been
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variety is the spice of life
What Does “variety is the spice of life” mean? Definition: frequent changes in one’s life makes life interesting. Example(s) They
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vanish into the air
What Does “vanish into the air” mean? Definition: to disappear. Example(s) The money just vanished into the air. I can’t
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wag one’s chin
What Does “wag one’s chin” mean? Definition: to talk. Example(s) Stop wagging your chin and do something. This idiom is
wait and see
What Does “wait and see” mean? Definition: to wait to see what will occur after. Example(s) The new manager hasn’t
X marks the spot.
What Does “X marks the spot.” mean? Definition: said to show the exact spot. Example(s) Would you mind moving that
you got me there
What Does “you got me there” mean? Definition: I can’t answer your question. Example(s) I don’t kow what to say.
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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