In A Stupor Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a stupor What does in a stupor mean?	in a dazed condition	I was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
in a stupor What does in a stupor mean?	in a dazed condition	I was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
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would ('d) just as soon What does "would ('d) just as soon" mean?	would ('d) rather; prefer.	"I know we have a lot of work to do, but I'm tired. I'd just as soon leave and finish tomorrow. Is that OK with you?"

hole in the wall What does "hole in the wall" mean?	a small place to live/work/visit, a small hidden (often inferior) place	We went for a drink at a hole in the wall near the university last night.
with relish What does "with relish" mean?	with pleasure or enjoyment	I began my new job and started doing my work with relish.
put (someone or something) to sleep What does "put (someone or something) to sleep" mean?	to cause someone to sleep/die through drugs or anesthesia	The doctor put the woman to sleep before the operation began.
eyes are bigger than one's stomach What does "eyes are bigger than one's stomach" mean?	when someone takes more food than he or she can eat	My eyes were bigger than my stomach at the buffet and I was unable to eat all of the food that I took.
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow What does "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow" mean?	Big or great things start very small.
take (something) at face value What does "take (something) at face value" mean?	to take something that is said exactly as it is said	I took my friend's comment at face value.

Dine on ashes What does "Dine on ashes" mean?	I someone is dining on ashes he or she is excessively focusing attention on failures or regrets for past actions.
equal to (something) What does "equal to (something)" mean?	to be able to deal with something	The apartment manager was equal to the task of managing the building.
for the better What does "for the better" mean?	an improvement	It was for the better that the old hospital was closed down.

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In A Stupor Idiom