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back in circulation
What does back in circulation mean? | to be available to the public again (a library book) | The books were back in circulation after we returned them to the library.
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back in circulation
What does back in circulation mean? | to be socially active again (after the breakup of a relationship between two people) | My friend stopped seeing his girlfriend and he is now back in circulation.
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back in circulation
What does back in circulation mean? | to be available to the public again (a library book) |
The books were back in circulation after we returned them to the library.
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back in circulation
What does back in circulation mean? | to be socially active again (after the breakup of a relationship between two people) |
My friend stopped dating his girlfriend and he is now back in circulation.
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blow the whistle (on someone)
What does "blow the whistle (on someone)" mean? | to report someone's wrongdoing to the police or other authorities | The employee blew the whistle on the illegal practices of the company.
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might as well
What does "might as well" mean? | be somewhat preferable to do something | "We might as well go home now. I don`t think he will come."
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a case of mistaken identity
What does "a case of mistaken identity" mean? | incorrectly identify someone | The young man was arrested in a case of mistaken identity.
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word-of-mouth advertising
What does "word-of-mouth advertising" mean? | orally from one person to another, a form of advertising where a satisfied customer tells friends about a particular product |
The new shampoo is doing very well because of word-of-mouth advertising.
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cross (someone`s) mind
What does "cross (someone`s) mind" mean? | to be a sudden or passing thought, to occur to someone (an idea) | It suddenly crossed my mind that the store would be closed all day on Monday.
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on a dime
What does "on a dime" mean? | in a very small space | I had to turn my car on a dime when I entered the parking lot.
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cut (someone) in
What does "cut (someone) in" mean? | to give someone a share of something | I cut my friend in on the profits from selling the computers.
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