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to the extent that
What does to the extent that mean? | to the degree that, in so far as | "To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
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to the extent that
What does to the extent that mean? | to the degree that, in so far as |
"To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
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Some Random Idioms
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Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me
What does "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me" mean? | This means that you should learn from your mistakes and not allow people to take advantage of you repeatedly. |
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pick a fight/quarrel
What does "pick a fight/quarrel" mean? | to start a fight/quarrel with someone on purpose | I do not like that woman because she is always trying to pick a quarrel with others.
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In a tick
What does "In a tick" mean? | (UK) If someone will do something in a tick, they'll do it very soon or very quickly. |
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honker
What does "honker" mean? | nose, esp. a large nose |
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fall into line
What does "fall into line" mean? | to conform to a certain course of action |
The players fell into line after the coach became more strict during practice.
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have (someone or something) on one's hands
What does "have (someone or something) on one's hands" mean? | to be burdened with someone or something | I do not want to have the cancellation of the party on my hands.
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slut
What does "slut" mean? | a woman who is sexually promiscuous; a woman who appears sexually promiscuous or sexually alluring. | She looks like a slut but doesn't actually put out.
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go off the deep end
What does "go off the deep end" mean? | to become angry or emotional | The man went off the deep end when he saw his picture in the paper.
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ice
What does "ice" mean? | methamphetamine |
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touch up (something)
What does "touch up (something)" mean? | to improve something with small additions or changes | My essay will be finished after I touch up some of the weak spots.
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