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Idioms, Cliches, and Slang

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What does the idiom everything but hammer and nails mean?

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It means a lot of different objects. For example "she had a big purse with everything but a hammer and nails in it" means her purse was full of stuff.

What idiom means to pay far more for an article than it is really worth?

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When you pay more for something than it's worth, the phrase is you "get taken to the cleaners" on that item.

What does the slang word for mamas mean?

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'Mamas' is a slang word, for 'Mother'.

Other casual words for 'mother', are ; - Mum, Mom, Mummy, Ma, Mom ma.

Similrly for 'father' ; papa, pop, dad, daddy, (me) da!!!

What does going batty mean?

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It is an English casual expression to mean, 'going mad' , or 'going insane'. or ' goimg 'demented'.

What is a bikini wedgie?

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A bikini wedgie occurs when the fabric of a bikini bottom becomes wedged or tightly lodged between the wearer's buttocks. This can happen due to various factors such as improper fit, movement, or activity. A bikini wedgie can be uncomfortable and may require adjustment to alleviate discomfort and ensure proper coverage. Search FashionTIY in Google.

What does Big cheese idiom means?

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'Big cheese'.??? One can say that the President of the United States of America is the 'big cheese' of the Western World.

What is the example sentence for the idiom 'jump the gun'?

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She jumped the gun. She started at 3, when the other started at GO!

What does daft prick mean?

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It means "Crazy Jerk"... it's a slang usually used by the British.

What is full-stack mean?

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A full stack developer is a person who can develop both client and server software. In addition to mastering HTML and CSS, he/she also knows how to Program a server (like using PHP, ASP, Python, or Node) Program a database (like using SQL, SQLite, or MongoDB)

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Where is an idiom in Twilight?

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in the first book twilight : So the lion fell in love with the lambThat is not an idiom -- it is a metaphor. An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense when you read it literally. That phrase merely compares Edward to a lion and Bella to a lamb.

He fought like a lion where is the idiom in this?

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Asked by Shadedbro12

There are no idioms in this sentence. If something is "like ___" or "as ___ as ___" then you are looking at a simile. Think "similar" and you can remember simile.

Conscience is a man's compass mean?

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There is a common saying that 'conscience is a man's compass.' This means that a person's conscience will dictate their behaviors and direction in life.

What does the idiom bought the farm mean?

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Someone who "bought the farm" has died.
This phrase means to die. If you bought the farm, you'd have the dirt in the ground. This would be for your grave. An example would be "Poor Bob bought the farm last week after he caught pneumonia."

How to be happy?

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Being happy comes down to our own choices. We humans are motivated by things that reward us in one way or another, and in that process we forget our own happpiness. Being happy is Peace, being happy is Sovereign.

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Complete this idiom by adding the missing word. This question is case sensitive. Putting all your on the table?

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Complete this idiom by adding the missing word. This question is case sensitive.

The boot is on the other

Is geography jack of all trades and master of none?

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Yes - just look a the University courses they teach, even at top ones like Exeter Uni. Historical geography, biological geography, ethnic geography - even the simple language and knowledge they use in lectures is shocking. In a recent 3rd year module 'Gender and Geography' at Exeter, in the 3rd lecture the following quote was given in trying help the students understand identity:

"Identity is our understanding of who we are and of who other people are, and, reciprocally, other people‟s understanding of themselves and of others (which includes us)" - Jenkins, 2004 P.5.

Without studying either gender or geography, I think we all knew that really, if we thought really, really hard.

Again, in a 3rd year module named 'Postcolonial geography' the lecture analyses the role of Chicken Tikka in British culture:

"Chicken Tikka is an Indian dish. The Massala sauce was added to satisfy the desire of British people to have their meat served in gravy"

You see the level of depth they go into here.

So yes, a BA geography degree is a waste of time, and is certainly a 'jack of all trades, master of none'. It hardly seems a step up from GCSE level in all honesty. But hey, now we all know that Chicken Tikka is an Indian dish!!

What are idioms for a hippo?

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fat, bronish purple, pudgy, odd, aquatic mammal.

What is the meaning of separate the sheep and goat in idiomatic expression?

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The idiomatic expression "separate the sheep from the goats" means to distinguish between two or more things or people, especially based on their true or distinguishing characteristics. It implies a process of sorting or categorizing them into distinct groups. This expression is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the act of discerning between different types or qualities of individuals or objects.

What is the slang answer for shut up?

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"Ssshh", "Zip it", "Mum's the word"

What does it mean when a British person says 'let's bang'?

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When a British person says "let's bang," it typically means they want to have sex or engage in sexual activity. However, it's important to note that the phrase can also be used in a more casual or colloquial manner to mean "let's do something quickly" or "let's get it done." The context and tone of the conversation will usually determine the intended meaning.

What does the idiom to make ones flesh creep mean?

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It means something is really not nice and a person doesn't like it and it makes them feel uncomfortable. If there is something that someone finds really disgusting, they may use the phrase. It indicates that they really hate something.

Where did bad words originate?

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Bad words or swear words have different origins depending on the language and culture. Some bad words may have evolved from ancient taboo language, while others may have originated from insults, slang, or derogatory terms used directed towards specific individuals or groups. Over time, these words gained negative connotations and became associated with vulgar or offensive language.

What does use your head mean?

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"Use your head" generally means to think logically and use your intelligence to solve a problem or make a decision. It is often used as an encouragement to think carefully and critically before taking any actions or making judgments.

What does the idiom 'inside out' mean?

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The idiom 'inside out' means to turn something so that the inside becomes the outside, or to thoroughly understand or know something. It can also refer to someone being very knowledgeable or familiar with a particular subject.