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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Idioms
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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zero hour
What Does “zero hour” mean? Definition: the time when something is planned to begin (military) Example(s) “This is the zero
hale and hearty
What Does “hale and hearty” mean? Definition: in a good health. Example(s) In spite of her old age, she looks
handle someone with kid gloves
What Does “handle someone with kid gloves” mean? Definition: If you handle someone or something with kid gloves, you treat
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ill-gotten gains
What Does “ill-gotten gains” mean? Definition: money or other possession gained dishonestly. Example(s) All his ill-gotten gains are hidden somewhere
in a dead heat
What Does “in a dead heat” mean? Definition: said when two or more competitors finish a race or a competition
jack-of-all-trades
What Does “jack-of-all-trades” mean? Definition: said about someone who is able to do many things. Example(s) He can do many
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