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the shoe is on the other foot
What does the shoe is on the other foot mean? | the opposite is true, the places are changed | The shoe is on the other foot now that my neighbor has to deal with the same problems that we must deal with.
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the shoe is on the other foot
What does the shoe is on the other foot mean? | the opposite is true, the places are changed |
The shoe is on the other foot and my neighbor has to deal with the same problems that we must deal with.
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Some Random Idioms
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gray matter
What does "gray matter" mean? | brains, intelligence | The young man seems to be lacking in gray matter.
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such and such
What does "such and such" mean? | someone or something whose name has been forgotten or should not be said | My friend is always trying to borrow such and such from me but I always say no.
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as sober as a judge
What does "as sober as a judge" mean? | alert and completely sober, not drunk, very formal | My father is always as sober as a judge when he gets into his car to drive.
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dorky
What does "dorky" mean? | weird; strange; unappealing |
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play one's ace
What does "play one's ace" mean? | use one's best resources (like an ace in cards) | use one's best resources (like an ace in cards)The lawyer played his ace when he showed the judge the new information.
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drive a hard bargain
What does "drive a hard bargain" mean? | to bargain hard and try to make an agreement to one's advantage | The sales manager drives a hard bargain and it is difficult to negotiate with him.
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