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a fine kettle of fish
What does a fine kettle of fish mean? | a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess | "This is a fine kettle of fish. Now I will be late for the next meeting."
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a fine kettle of fish
What does a fine kettle of fish mean? | a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess |
"This is a fine kettle of fish. I am going to be late for the meeting."
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(a fine) kettle of fish
What does (a fine) kettle of fish mean? | a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess |
"This is a fine kettle of fish. What will we do with no water in our house."
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Sleep tight
What does "Sleep tight" mean? | Sleep well. | Good night, sleep tight.
Before box springs were in use, old bed frames used rope pulled tightly between the frame rails to support a mattress. If the rope became loose, the mattress would sag making for uncomfortable sleeping. Tightening the ropes would help one get a good night sleep. |
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smoke
What does "smoke" mean? | deception; exaggeration; bullshit | You're blowing smoke, aren't you?
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buy (something) on credit
What does "buy (something) on credit" mean? | to buy something without paying cash | My friend had no money so he decided to buy some furniture on credit.
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learn by heart
What does "learn by heart" mean? | memorize something so you can repeat it without thinking | The children learned all of the songs by heart for the school play.
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with a heavy heart
What does "with a heavy heart" mean? | sadly | It was with a heavy heart that the citizens of the small country said goodbye to their dead president.
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burst out
What does "burst out" mean? | to leave quickly, to depart quickly |
The girl became angry and burst out of the room.
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fit to kill
What does "fit to kill" mean? | to be wearing very fancy clothes | I looked fit to kill when I went to the restaurant to meet my friend.
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like taking candy from a baby
What does "like taking candy from a baby" mean? | something is very easy to do | I asked the department store to refund the money for my goods and they quickly agreed. It was like taking candy from a baby.
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