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extenuating circumstances
What does extenuating circumstances mean? | the special circumstances that cause something to happen | We were able to avoid paying the parking ticket because of extenuating circumstances.
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extenuating circumstances
What does extenuating circumstances mean? | special circumstances that explain an irregular or improper way of doing something | Because of extenuating circumstances, the man was able to avoid going to jail for stealing the money.
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extenuating circumstances
What does extenuating circumstances mean? | the special circumstances that cause something to happen |
We were able to avoid paying the parking ticket because of extenuating circumstances.
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extenuating circumstances
What does extenuating circumstances mean? | special circumstances that explain an irregular or improper way of doing something |
The man was able to avoid going to jail for stealing the money because of extenuating circumstances.
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to horn in on (someone)
What does "to horn in on (someone)" mean? | to come in without an invitation or welcome, interfere | The man horned in on our conversation although he knows that nobody likes him.
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Eye candy
What does "Eye candy" mean? | When a person is very attractive, they can be described as eye candy - sweet to look at! |
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as white as the driven snow
What does "as white as the driven snow" mean? | very white | The fur on the dog was as white as the driven snow.
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take on (something)
What does "take on (something)" mean? | to load (something) | The ship took on most of its cargo the week before it left the port.
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cop out
What does "cop out" mean? | to avoid doing something that you were planning to do |
My friend copped out from our plan to go to to the beach for the day.
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Thin as a rake
What does "Thin as a rake" mean? | A rake is a garden tool with a long, thin, wooden handle, so someone very thin is thin as a rake. |
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have been through the mill
What does "have been through the mill" mean? | have become exhausted or been badly treated | The students have been through the mill and want to relax after the final exams.
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