π A storm is brewing
πMeaning
There will be trouble or emotional upset in the near future.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βShe decided to go ahead with their wedding, even though all theyβve been doing lately is arguing. I can sense a storm is brewing.β
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πMeaning
There will be trouble or emotional upset in the near future.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βShe decided to go ahead with their wedding, even though all theyβve been doing lately is arguing. I can sense a storm is brewing.β
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π the butt of the joke
πMeaning
Someone or something at whose expense an insulting or mocking joke is made.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I like hanging out with my brother and his friends, even though he likes to make me the butt of his jokes.
π£Due to their disastrous advertising campaign last month, the company has been the butt of many jokes on the Internet lately.
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πMeaning
Someone or something at whose expense an insulting or mocking joke is made.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I like hanging out with my brother and his friends, even though he likes to make me the butt of his jokes.
π£Due to their disastrous advertising campaign last month, the company has been the butt of many jokes on the Internet lately.
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π have / get one's ducks in a row
πMeaning
get well prepared or organized for something that's going to happen
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ I wish we could join you but we have to get our ducks in a row before our move this weekend.
π£Too bad you didn't have your ducks in a row before you quit your job.
π£Why didn't you have your ducks in a row before your retirement?
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πMeaning
get well prepared or organized for something that's going to happen
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ I wish we could join you but we have to get our ducks in a row before our move this weekend.
π£Too bad you didn't have your ducks in a row before you quit your job.
π£Why didn't you have your ducks in a row before your retirement?
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π you've got me
πMeaning
I don't know the answer to your question.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "Is Bill coming in today?" B: "Hmm, you've got me."
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πMeaning
I don't know the answer to your question.
π€For example β¬οΈ
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π Get over something
πMeaning
Imagine having a really difficult time, like breaking up with your girlfriend or boyfriendβitβs hard. But eventually once time passes and you no longer think about your ex, it means that youβve gotten over him/her, you no longer worry about it and it no longer affects you in a negative way. Itβs also possible to get over an illness, which would mean that youβve fully recovered.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βHowβs Paula? Has she gotten over the death of her dog yet?β
βI think so. Sheβs already talking about getting a new one.β
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πMeaning
Imagine having a really difficult time, like breaking up with your girlfriend or boyfriendβitβs hard. But eventually once time passes and you no longer think about your ex, it means that youβve gotten over him/her, you no longer worry about it and it no longer affects you in a negative way. Itβs also possible to get over an illness, which would mean that youβve fully recovered.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βHowβs Paula? Has she gotten over the death of her dog yet?β
βI think so. Sheβs already talking about getting a new one.β
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π Storm in a teacup (UK idiom)
πMeaning
A small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ The whole controversy turned out to be a storm in a teacup.
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πMeaning
A small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ The whole controversy turned out to be a storm in a teacup.
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π squashed (in) like sardines
πMeaning
Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space. Alludes to the way in which sardines are packed closely together during canning.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours squashed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan.
π£Having a concert in our friends cafΓ© was such a good idea! Sure, we were squashed in like sardines, but everyone had a great time.
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πMeaning
Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space. Alludes to the way in which sardines are packed closely together during canning.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours squashed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan.
π£Having a concert in our friends cafΓ© was such a good idea! Sure, we were squashed in like sardines, but everyone had a great time.
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π Down to earth
πMeaning
To be practical and sensible.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βItβs a stereotype, but Dutch people are known for being down to earth.β
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πMeaning
To be practical and sensible.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βItβs a stereotype, but Dutch people are known for being down to earth.β
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π the outside world
πMeaning
The people, culture, ideas, or experiences beyond an enclosed, sheltered, or remote place, situation or environment.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Being raised out on the farm meant Jacob had little knowledge of the outside world.
π£Anthropologists came upon an indigenous society that had had no previous contact with the outside world.
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πMeaning
The people, culture, ideas, or experiences beyond an enclosed, sheltered, or remote place, situation or environment.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Being raised out on the farm meant Jacob had little knowledge of the outside world.
π£Anthropologists came upon an indigenous society that had had no previous contact with the outside world.
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π stir the pot
πMeaning
To deliberately try to make a situation or people more tense and upset.
To unnecessarily create trouble or drama, often to get a reaction from someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ My old girlfriend was always trying to stir the pot and I really hated the drama.
π£ I look fat in these jeans? Wow, you're really trying to stir the pot.
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πMeaning
To deliberately try to make a situation or people more tense and upset.
To unnecessarily create trouble or drama, often to get a reaction from someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ My old girlfriend was always trying to stir the pot and I really hated the drama.
π£ I look fat in these jeans? Wow, you're really trying to stir the pot.
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π silver surfer
πMeaning
An elderly person who is a proficient user of the Internet.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My grandmother has become a real silver surfer since we got her new computer hooked up to the Internet. She even keeps in touch with her friends on social media!
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πMeaning
An elderly person who is a proficient user of the Internet.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£My grandmother has become a real silver surfer since we got her new computer hooked up to the Internet. She even keeps in touch with her friends on social media!
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π tickled pink
πMeaning
to be very pleased or happy about something
to be very amused
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ We are tickled pink that our youngest daughter is getting married in June.
π£ I was tickled pink when our dog pulled a blanket over the baby to keep it warm.
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πMeaning
to be very pleased or happy about something
to be very amused
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ We are tickled pink that our youngest daughter is getting married in June.
π£ I was tickled pink when our dog pulled a blanket over the baby to keep it warm.
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π window-shop
πMeaning
To visit stores, typically only looking in their windows, to see what is available without buying anything.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "Let's go shopping!" B: "I would, but my bank account is so sad these days." A: "OK, let's just window-shop then!"
π£A: "You guys really went in that expensive boutique?" B: "Yeah, but we were only window-shopping. We know we can't afford anything in there!"
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πMeaning
To visit stores, typically only looking in their windows, to see what is available without buying anything.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£A: "Let's go shopping!" B: "I would, but my bank account is so sad these days." A: "OK, let's just window-shop then!"
π£A: "You guys really went in that expensive boutique?" B: "Yeah, but we were only window-shopping. We know we can't afford anything in there!"
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π raise the roof
πMeaning
make or cause someone else to make a great deal of noise, especially through cheering.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "when I finally scored the fans raised the roof"
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πMeaning
make or cause someone else to make a great deal of noise, especially through cheering.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "when I finally scored the fans raised the roof"
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π wide berth
πMeaning
A good distance (between things, people, etc.). Originally referred to ships.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Once I learned that there was a lice outbreak, I kept a wide berth from all of my students for the rest of the day.
π£We've been keeping a wide berth from John ever since he dumped our good friend.
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πMeaning
A good distance (between things, people, etc.). Originally referred to ships.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Once I learned that there was a lice outbreak, I kept a wide berth from all of my students for the rest of the day.
π£We've been keeping a wide berth from John ever since he dumped our good friend.
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π the elephant in the room
πMeaning
a major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "they've steadfastly ignored the elephant in the room: the ever-growing debt burden on graduates"
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πMeaning
a major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ "they've steadfastly ignored the elephant in the room: the ever-growing debt burden on graduates"
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π give (someone) the stink eye
πMeaning
To make a facial expression of unreserved disgust, contempt, disapproval, distrust, or general ill will toward someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Some guy across the bar has been giving me the stink eye since we came in. It must be something to do with my outfit.
π£I must have done something wrong on Friday because the boss gave me the stink eye as soon as I came into work on Monday.
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πMeaning
To make a facial expression of unreserved disgust, contempt, disapproval, distrust, or general ill will toward someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Some guy across the bar has been giving me the stink eye since we came in. It must be something to do with my outfit.
π£I must have done something wrong on Friday because the boss gave me the stink eye as soon as I came into work on Monday.
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π As cold as stone
πMeaning
Being very cold and unemotional.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βIn the Victorian times, many women were told to suppress their feelings and, thus, appeared as cold as stone.β
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πMeaning
Being very cold and unemotional.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βIn the Victorian times, many women were told to suppress their feelings and, thus, appeared as cold as stone.β
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π scrunch down
πMeaning
To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)."
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake.
π£I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
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πMeaning
To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)."
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake.
π£I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
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π Nip something in the bud
πMeaning
To stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βWhen the kid shows the first signs of misbehaving, you should nip that bad behavior in the bud.β
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πMeaning
To stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£ βWhen the kid shows the first signs of misbehaving, you should nip that bad behavior in the bud.β
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π (as) sick as a parrot
πMeaning
Thoroughly displeased, disappointed, or dejected (about something). Primarily heard in UK.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Tim was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion.
π£I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I feel sick as a parrot at the thought of being separated from them for so long.
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πMeaning
Thoroughly displeased, disappointed, or dejected (about something). Primarily heard in UK.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Tim was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion.
π£I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I feel sick as a parrot at the thought of being separated from them for so long.
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