Rare Bird Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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rare bird What does rare bird mean?	someone who is unusual	The woman is a rare bird and she has done many interesting things in her life.
rare bird What does rare bird mean?	someone who is unusual	The woman is a rare bird and has done many interesting things in her life.
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get one's bearings What does "get one's bearings" mean?	to determine where one is	When I got my bearings I was able to easily find my way around the department store.
turn thumbs down on (something) What does "turn thumbs down on (something)" mean?	to disapprove or reject something, to say no to something	The building committee turned thumbs down on our plans to change the office.
a sight for sore eyes What does "a sight for sore eyes" mean?	a welcome sight	The man was a sight for sore eyes when he came home from his trip.
Shoot your wad What does "Shoot your wad" mean?	When you have shot your wad, you have expended everything and have no more to say or do about a matter.

clit What does "clit" mean?	clitoris
on a diet What does "on a diet" mean?	to be trying to lose weight by eating less food	I have been on a diet for two months now.
at the latest What does "at the latest" mean?	no later than	The tour will start at noon at the latest.
close to the bone What does "close to the bone" mean?	something (a story or remark) that is embarrassing or upsetting	The remarks of my boss hit close to the bone when he began to criticize my work habits.

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Rare Bird Idiom