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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs
What does you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs mean? | you cannot do something without causing some problems or having some effects | "You can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs and if you want to change the work schedules, then you are going to cause problems."
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no two ways about it
What does "no two ways about it" mean? | no choice about it | "No two ways about it, you must do your homework and go to bed now."
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Beyond belief
What does "Beyond belief" mean? | If people behave in such a way that you find it almost impossible to accept that they actually did it, then you can say that their behaviour was beyond belief. |
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at length
What does "at length" mean? | after a long time, in detail | The speaker talked at length before stopping.
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fuck about
What does "fuck about" mean? | spend time doing minor, irrelevant things. | Stop fucking about, you've got work to do.
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have a change of heart
What does "have a change of heart" mean? | change one's attitude or decision (usually from negative to positive) | I had a change of heart and will let my friend use my car tomorrow.
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have a brainstorm
What does "have a brainstorm" mean? | to suddenly have a very good idea | I had a brainstorm last night and I now have some very good ideas for next year's party.
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dig in
What does "dig in" mean? | to begin eating | "Let`s dig in and eat before the food gets cold!"
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rise to the occasion
What does "rise to the occasion" mean? | to meet the challenge of something | Our teacher rose to the occasion and was able to give a very good speech at the banquet.
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speak with a forked tongue
What does "speak with a forked tongue" mean? | to tell lies, to try to deceive someone | The man speaks with a forked tongue and you cannot believe what he says.
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put down (an airplane)
What does "put down (an airplane)" mean? | to land an aircraft | The pilot put down the airplane very gently when they reached the airport.
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give (someone) a ring/buzz
What does "give (someone) a ring/buzz" mean? | to call someone on the telephone | I plan to give my friend a ring when I get home tonight.
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scraggy
What does "scraggy" mean? | bony; having little muscle or body fat |
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sell like hotcakes
What does "sell like hotcakes" mean? | to sell quickly or easily | The new CD has only been released for one week but already it is selling like hotcakes.
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