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to put a lot of effort into doing something (often + doing sth) I'm not going to break my back working for £120 a week!
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What is the meaning of the idiom fly off the handle?
To lose ones temper and react violently.
What does the idiom 'One-the-back-burner' mean?
Keep an idea in ones head to act on it later.
What does the idiom do something behind ones back mean?
If I do something "behind your back", it means that I do it without your knowledge, usually in a sneaky way.
What are the 5 idioms that use have student define and use them in sentence?
idiom 1: out of the blue meaning: happening without warning sentence: After not hearing from him for years, I received a letter out of the blue. idiom 2: hit the roof meaning: got extremely angry sentence: When Dad found out she crashed the car, he hit the roof. idiom 3: heart of gold meaning: someone is a kind, honest, and good sentence: Mr. Peters is a generous person with a heart of gold. idiom 4: in hot water meaning: in trouble sentence: If the assignment isn't completed you'll be in hot water with your teacher. idiom 5: at the top of ones lungs meaning: very loudly sentence: When Jenna finally walked in, we all yelled, "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs.
What does the idiom 'removing the cobwebs' mean?
Cleaning ones mind of misunderstanding
How long has the idiom blow ones top been around?
eight mr. patatos
What does the idiom to have ones hands full mean?
If you have your hands full, you can't do anything else with them, can you? This idiom means that you're overloaded and don't have time or ability to do anything else.
What is the idiom of digs ones grave?
To "dig ones grave" is to get ones self in trouble. Example- He dug his own grave when he decided to steal from the teacher and then brag to other faculty about it.
Can you give a sentence using the idiom to poison ones ear?
If you listen to gossip, it will poison your ear about Joe.
How do you use idiom to stick to ones gun in a sentence?
Stay calm; stick to your guns, and you will carry the day.
What does the idiom nest egg mean?
The term "nest egg" refers to ones financial savings for retirement.
What is the meaning of the idiom lost in love?
So distracted by love (and associated emotions, phenomena etc.) that ones thought are consumed with the concept, even to the point of irrational behavior. "Lost in Love" is also a song by the Australian band "Air Supply."
