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On top of the world
If you're on top of the world, say, standing atop of Mount Everest, you feel high. |
| 2010-01-13 |
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Button your lip
This is an advice for you to keep your mouth tightly shut. |
| 2010-01-06 |
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One for the books
One for the books is widely used to denote an outstanding or unusual achievement... |
| 2009-12-31 |
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Pass the buck
If you pass the buck, you shirk your responsibility by letting others do the job. |
| 2009-12-24 |
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Raw deal
A raw deal is an act, deal or situation that is unfair. |
| 2009-12-18 |
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Fire sale
A fire sale, as name suggests, is a sale that takes place after a fire. |
| 2009-12-16 |
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Spill the beans
If one spills the beans, one reveals a secret... |
| 2009-12-11 |
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Sacred cow
Something that is immune from criticism because it is highly regarded is called a "sacred cow". |
| 2009-12-08 |
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Cheek to jowl
It means slaves live in close quarters with their masters and mistresses. |
| 2009-12-04 |
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Peaches and cream
The expression is mainly used when describing a female’s skin tone. |
| 2009-12-01 |
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Know-it-all
A know-it-all will be someone who will be the first to answer a query or question,but... |
| 2009-11-30 |
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A long shot
A long shot is one that's likely to miss. |
| 2009-11-27 |
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Miss the boat
To miss the boat means to miss an important opportunity. |
| 2009-11-24 |
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Nuts and bolts
"Nuts" and "bolts" allude to the bits and pieces of a machine... |
| 2009-11-20 |
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Fancy coffee
"Fancy coffees" have been making an appearance in China in recent years.. |
| 2009-11-18 |
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