Share Us With an Idiom, a Proverb, a Slang Word or an Expression

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

; ) Greetings**

First, I haven't seen any topics in the EC regarding the English Idioms or Slang Words so far, so I thought it'd be very useful for all of us to have this sort of topics...

Surely sharing what we know about slang words or idioms would broaden our horizons and make us much closer to the daily terms and expressions which are largely used in the English speaking communities.,,

In this topic, just share us anything you know about slang words or idiomatic expressions, explain its meaning and give an instance if possible or at least, just read and enjoy

Thanks for participation in advance and I hope you'll enjoy ***

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

I'll start first
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Ants in Pants = means being nervous about something as if you really got ants in your pants
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Example = Ahmad plz stop tapping the floor with your feet, you must have ants in your pants !!!i

[miss 3$l]

روووووعه كملي بليز,,,,
from me :
from the frying pan into the fire=from hard to hardest.

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Shake a leg: hurry.
"Mary, you always take such a long time to
put on your make up. Come on, shake a leg."

[العذا]

= " Bored to death"


I'm so bored, I could die.




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[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Thanks a lot for your participations: )
miss 3sl ~مشكوره بس (( كمل )) مو (( كملي )) :P
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Hush-hush = secret
Example = please keep the information so hush-hush ,, ok ?i

[prettyالسبهه]

wow
I like ur topic
Like no other...... this is what we need
really I like it

ok

Buddy = friend
Buzz off = go but in bad way

I will be back again

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Gimme five = Give me five = to shake hands

[آنسهOoفكره]

great topic thank you =)

walk the talk = do what you're saying

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[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Better be silent than speak ill = say something useful or better to stay still

[hot-meme=girl]

hello......really it's a great idea bro thanx very much

glued to your seat

*To be extremely interested in something; to be so involved with something that you cannot move.

e.g. As soon as the movie started, Holly was glued to her seat.

Etymology:
'Glue' is a sticky substance that holds things together, so if you are 'glued to your seat' you are stuck in your chair due to your great interest in what you are seeing or hearing.

[غـــــزة]

Where are in a world that leaves one man to steal a horse and the other no to look at a halter.

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F2F
Face To Face

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

You have a screw loose = means not acting normally or a lil bit crazy
..
Example = a friend of mine had a screw loose since his girlfriend left him :P

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Here is an American English idiom
Listen to the dialogue and learn
how to use it correctly
Best Regards

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[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Brekkie ~ means breakfast

[PRΛDΛ]

call it a day: stop work for the day.

"It's late and you've accomplished a lot. Why don't you call it a day?"







:guy face (56):

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Couch Potato ~ The one who spends a lot of time watching TV
..
My bro is such a couch pototo, he watched TV for 13 hours last night.

[PRΛDΛ]

When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.


Just like / e4a 7jt elb8r 3 la 8ronha /lol
<3

[prettyالسبهه]

see ya = 'See ya' is an informal way to say 'See you later'.

peace out = bye
Peace' started being used as a greeting in the 1960s. 'Out' comes from a standard way of finishing a conversation on a two-way radio -- 'over and out

[PRΛDΛ]

Chow down = eat

<3

[مدرس متغرب]

Look blue = very sad

Hatem had an accident , so he looked blue .


Easy come , Easy go .
ما يجلبه الهواء تأخذه الرياح

Nuts = very mad or crazy

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Let's go dutch = means let's split the bill..
Guys, when we go the restaurant, we will go dutch..


:smile (85):

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Know it all = a person who pretends to know everything and always have an answer to anything
..
heey John, stop being know-it-all and let's hear the others' answers

[فلورندا]

amazing Topic
I really like it
it’s gonna be useful to us
thanks

[فلورندا]

....who cares? ....informal
means:I don’t care
e.g.
So Peter and Mary don't speak to Paul any more. Who cares?

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Da Bomb = means Excellent or the Best
..
Med7t was da bomb in our class, he was always the best

[PRΛDΛ]

Pull an all-nighter: study or work all night without getting any sleep


I pulled an all-nighter to get ready for the meeting this morning

<3

[m !]

hit the book = means = study :)
so , this days you should to hit the book :)
thanks a lot

[جهاد يوسف]

Great topic, well done

[MOHAMMEDSALEH]

Fantastic, I love this topic.
I ve done my gradation project about the idioms and I loved it

alright, i will start with the slang today

(GOOD DAY MATE)
you only hear this sentence either in Australia or New Zealand
It is the way they greet themselves
and it pronounce like that
G day mate

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Here is an interesting proverb to practise
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listen to it in the attached file

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The sooner the better

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

‪❝Who Let the Cat Out of the Bag❞

This English idiom dates back to the mid 1700’s,
and means to (sometimes accidentally)
tell a secret which you were meant to keep.
Its roots come from (often dishonest) trade. If,
for example,
a merchant was meant to be selling a pig in a sack,
but actually had a cat inside of it, and that cat got out or escaped,
the cat was, quite literally, out of the bag.
The merchant was then exposed as someone not to be trusted.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

❝Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth❞

The origin of this proverb is unknown,
but it dates back at least to the 16th century.
Perhaps your native language has its own version of it,
as the meaning is quite simple.
If you are given a gift, do not look for faults in it.
It is rude, and disrespectful to the person
who has given you the gift.
Therefore, if a person were to be given a horse as a present,
and immediately opened its mouth to check its teeth
(the way to determine the horse’s age and health),
he would be told not to do so,
not to undervalue that which was given free of charge.

[abouahmed]

I see many admire some sayings of many foreign cultures when they listen to these sayings, they surprisingly say : """ ooh wow what a saying"
I still remember that man, how was astonishing when he listened to the Chinese saying " don't give me a fish ,but show me how to catch fish""
That man ,who was a Muslim , said" what wisdom !"
At that moment ,there was a man , a muslin man too, said " in your religion , Islam , a real situation happened to your prophet , Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him) ,that is wiser than what you here , and an action not just words.
The situation happened when a poor man came and asked the prophet to give him money . The prophet looked at the poor man and realized that this man can work. The prophet wanted to taught that poor one a great thing that is much better.
He said to the poor :" Do you have anything at your home ? The poor said " Yes I have a sheet ,we sit on part of it and cover with the other ,and a pot, we drink and eat in it " The Prophet said to him " go and bring them to me ." When the poor man brought the things, the prophet ,raised them to his companions and said : " Who buy these? " One of the companions said "I buy them for one Durham " The prophet said " who pays more ? " Another one of the companions said " I buy them for two Durhams" The prophet gave the things to the him , and take the two Durhams.
He turned to the poor and said " take these two Durhams .Buy some food with one Durhams and give it to your family. With the other Durham , buy an ax and bring it to me . When the man came back with the ax the prophet made a wooden hand to this ax and said to the poor man " Go and collect firewood for fifty days " The man went and started collecting firewood and come back after fifty days with ten Durhams gained from buying firewood. He bought a thobe and some food with these Durhams.
When the prophet saw this , he said to that poor " This is much better for you than begging from people, and they give you or not"
Look how your Islamic culture is has much more wisdom than any other culture . Just be proud of being Muslim and let the others know how Islam urges its followers to work.

[abouahmed]

I see many admire some sayings of many foreign cultures when they listen to these sayings, they surprisingly say : """ ooh wow what a saying"
I still remember that man, how was astonishing when he listened to the Chinese saying " don't give me a fish ,but show me how to catch fish""
That man ,who was a Muslim , said" what wisdom !"
At that moment ,there was a man , a muslin man too, said " in your religion , Islam , a real situation happened to your prophet , Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him) ,that is wiser than what you heard , and an action not just words.
The situation happened when a poor man came and asked the prophet to give him money . The prophet looked at the poor man and realized that this man can work. The prophet wanted to taught that poor one a great thing that is much better.
He said to the poor :" Do you have anything at your home ? The poor said " Yes I have a sheet ,we sit on part of it and cover with the other ,and a pot, we drink and eat in it " The Prophet said to him " go and bring them to me ." When the poor man brought the things, the prophet ,raised them to his companions and said : " Who buy these? " One of the companions said "I buy them for one Durham " The prophet said " who pays more ? " Another one of the companions said " I buy them for two Durhams" The prophet gave the things to the him , and take the two Durhams.
He turned to the poor and said " take these two Durhams .Buy some food with one Durhams and give it to your family. With the other Durham , buy an ax and bring it to me . When the man came back with the ax the prophet made a wooden hand to this ax and said to the poor man " Go and collect firewood for fifty days " The man went and started collecting firewood and come back after fifty days with ten Durhams gained from buying firewood. He bought a thobe and some food with these Durhams.
When the prophet saw this , he said to that poor " This is much better for you than begging from people, and they give you or not"
Look how your Islamic culture is has much more wisdom than any other culture . Just be proud of being Muslim and let the others know how Islam urges its followers to work.

[abouahmed]

I see manyadmire some sayings of many foreign cultures when they listen to these sayings, theysurprisingly say : """ ooh wow what a saying"


I stillremember that man, how was astonishing when he listened to the Chinese saying" don't give me a fish ,but show me how to catch fish""


That man,who was a Muslim , said" what wisdom !"


At thatmoment ,there was a man , a muslin mantoo, said " in your religion , Islam , a real situation happened to yourprophet , Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him) ,that is wiser than what you here , andan action not just words.


Thesituation happened when a poor man came and asked the prophet to give him money . The prophet looked at thepoor man and realized that this man can work. The prophet wanted to taught thatpoor one a great thing that is muchbetter.


He said tothe poor :" Do you have anything at your home ? The poor said " Yes Ihave a sheet ,we sit on part of it and cover with the other ,and a pot, wedrink and eat in it " The Prophet said to him " go and bring them tome ." When the poor man brought the things, the prophet ,raised them tohis companions and said : " Who buy these? " One of the companions said "I buy them for one Durham " The prophet said "who pays more ? " Another one ofthe companions said " I buy them for two Durhams" The prophet gavethe things to the him , and take the twoDurhams.


He turned tothe poor and said " take these two Durhams .Buy some food with one Durhamsand give it to your family. With the other Durham , buy an ax and bring it tome . When the man came back with the ax the prophet made a wooden hand to thisax and said to the poor man " Go and collect firewood for fifty days" The man went and started collecting firewood and come back after fifty days with ten Durhamsgained from buying firewood. He bought a thobe and some food with these Durhams.


When theprophet saw this , he said to that poor " This is much better for you thanbegging from people, and they give you or not"


Look how your Islamic culture has much morewisdom than any other culture . Just be proud of being Muslim and let theothers know how Islam urges its followers to work.

[Faith!!]

" I feel sorry for you "

People usually use it as an insult.
They don't have much else to offer so they attack you personally.

[Ľiķə♥Ŋο♥Ơţhḙг]

Actions speak louder than words

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

Beating Around The Bush:

Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.


Bite Your Tongue:

To avoid talking.


Blue Moon:

A rare event or occurance.



Cut to the Chase:

Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

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[أ. دلال الجعيد]

pull over (v): means To bring a vehicle to a stop at a curb or at the side of a road: e.g. We pulled over to watch the sunset.

[أ. دلال الجعيد]

pull up stakes
To clear out; leave: e.g. She pulled up stakes in New England and moved to the desert.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

Let Bygones Be Bygones
this idiom means to forgive and forget something has already done.
Example: Dear Friend, we made a mistake, let's let bygones be bygones
.
.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

Do a runner
If people leave a restaurant without paying, they do a runner.
Do the running
The person who has to do the running has to make sure that things get done. ('Make the running' is also used.)
Do time
When someone is doing time, they are in prison.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth❞


To find out about something ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’
means to uncover it firsthand, or directly from its original source.

. According to the story, a man had received a tip
(advice) on how to bet, and stated that if it hadn’t
come from the horse’s mouth itself, it was the next best thing
(meaning the tip was good).


A: I just overheard that Jack is getting promoted on Friday
B: That’s great! Who told you that
A: The boss told me in confidence yesterday - I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth

[العنيبي]

Actions speak more than words

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

(mend one's ways (idiom)

definition: improve one's habits or behavior.
. I find your behaviors obnoxious, mend your ways.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

cringe (v)
definition : bend one's head and body in fear or
in a servile manner.

1. he cringed away from the blow.
2. Many English teachers cringe when their students
use the word “ain't.”
3. I always cringe when I hear that song.
4. Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe.
5. The dog cringed at the noise.
.




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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

mission accomplished
.
something that you say when you have finished doing something that you were told to do
Usage notes: This was a military phrase in World War II
Mission accomplished. I've got everything you asked for on the list

[Petunia]

all the rage

Meaning: If something is all the rage, it's very popular or it's in fashion at the moment.

For example:
When Hans was a kid, skate boards were all the rage.

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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^_^

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Spare time. Time that is free from work in which you can do what you want.
The phrase free time is also commonly used and has the same meaning.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

"Give someone a leg up"
idiom -
- To help someone achieve something especially by giving them an advantage that other people do not have"

<EXAMPLE>
My dad's affiliation with the director gave me a leg up to sustain my position in the organization

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to pull oneself together — to recover one's normal self-control or balance

[بحر الأماان]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

(gander (slang
definition: look

(Take a gander at this! (take a look at this
. Take a gander at this wierd machine over here.

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a skeleton in the/your cupboard British & Australian
also a skeleton in the/your closet (American

an embarrassing secret
a hidden secret

[بحر الأماان]

http://www.saudienglish.net/upload/image28615.html

^^

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

Idiom -
“Same old same old.”
- Used to say that a situation or someone's behavior
remains the same,
especially when it is boring or annoying.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

idiom -
"sweep something under the carpet"
- trying to hide and forget about something because
it makes you
embarrassed or ashamed

[poliana]

get down to business and get down to work
to begin to get serious; to begin to negotiate or conduct business.
Example:
All right, every one. Let's get down to business

[Eng Teacher]

Idiom -

“water under the bridge.”

- Used to say that a someone's act
is forgiven

- example :

A: I am sorry for " doing something "
B: It's ok. water under the bridge.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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[بحر الأماان]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

Idiom:
..Taking the bull by the horns
If you take the bull by the horns, you ❛take control of a difficult or challenging situation in a brave and determined way❜.
Example:
When Gero was rejected by his local college, he took the bull by he horns and applied to as many other academic institutions as he could.


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[MA. Batool]

I’m living in the U.S now, so I’d like to give you all a couple of American slang words and expressions:
a “no-no” : This is kind of an adjective. when you say that something is a no-no. you mean that it is strictly not allowed.

“Shoddy” :means poorly done> e.g. The kid did a shoddy work for tidying up his room because it’s his first time.
That was such a long example, but that’s the best I could come up with :)

I hope this was helpful :D

[MA. Batool]

1-SMOOTH SAILING: a situation without problems

2-HIT A WALL: slow to a stop. Often said of growth in something, or of an effort to do something.

3-To HAVE EGG ON YOUR FACE, to GET EGG ON YOUR FACE: to be embarrassed because you've done something stupid

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Where there is a will , there is a way

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

"Dark horse":
If someone is a dark horse, they are a bit of a mystery and we don't know how they will react or perform
..

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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To be in the land of nod
=humorous) to be sleeping
"Jamie`s in the land of nod at last."

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

walk tall

to be brave and confident in your abilities
I can walk tall because I really am proud of my job as a nurse.
I believe I can make a difference.

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

brunch /brʌntʃ/
noun
a meal eaten in the late morning;
a combination of breakfast and lunch:
We always have brunch together on Sunday.


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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

keep it under your hat

Meaning: If someone tells you a secret and you keep it under your hat, you don't tell anyone.

For example:
I'll only tell you if you promise to keep it under your hat.

[بحر الأماان]

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[Alhammami .]

no pain no gain
nothing come with out pain

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

(Run up )
You owe a lot of money
,because you've used or borrowed too much
?Eg. ) How much debt did you run up




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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

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[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
.
refuse to attack someone, act positively and ethically

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

!!...Pair Idioms

1. Weal and woe – Joy and sorrow
2. Ups and downs – Success and failure
3. Pros and cons – Advantages and disadvantages
4. Sum and substance – Meaning, gist or summary
5. Flesh and blood – A human being with his natural limitation.
6. Fishes and loaves – Materialistic gains
7. Hard and fast – Strict
8. To and fro – Backward and forward
9. Cut and dried – Readymade
10. Alpha and omega – A to Z, the beginning and ending.

[ســحــر]

Briiliant

go on
thanx

[الأب الحنون]

i like this idiom the most


10. Alpha and omega – A to Z, the beginning and ending

[● Ṡeяεиiτч . . ☆]

look who's talking

You are guilty of doing the same thing that you have criticized someone else for doing
or that you accused someone else of doing
Ex
Andy: You criticize me for being late! Look who's talking! You just missed your flight!
Jane: Well, nobody's perfect.

[بحر الأماان]

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[بحر الأماان]

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A ghostwriter is a writer who writes books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person. Celebrities, executives, and political leaders often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit autobiographies, magazine articles, or other written material.

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in charge of
(responsible for; supervisor of)
"I’d like to speak to the person in charge of customer service.”

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Rest up : have a complete rest
Usage: She has been resting up since last week due to a very high fever

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A picture is worth a thousand words."

Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations. :)

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stand in the way
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To “stand in the way” is to try to stop or prevent something from happening.
.
Transcript:
She eventually discovers this make shift classroom on the side of a road and promptly sits down to learn. And Wadley, we see, won’t let her family’s poverty stand in the way.
.
Examples:
•I am going to be able to make my plans come true no matter what stands in my way.
•Corruption is standing in the way of this large-scale project.
•No other woman could stand in her way if she has made up her mind.
•The HIV stigma is standing in the way of totally eradicating AIDS from African countries.

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"Yes-man"

Meaning: If someone's a "yes-man",
they'll say they agree with someone, or say
"yes" to them, in order to please them.

• Do you think Barry is just a yes-man,
?or will he tell the boss what he really thinks
• I don't want a yes-man. I want someone
who will tell me the truth.

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- The lion's share
- The largest part, the biggest piece.
e.g
- If the education sector gets the lion’s share of the national budget,
Kurdistan will be the most developed country in the Middle East

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- A narrow escape
- Avoidance of danger or trouble in a short time.
e.g.
- !!That was a narrow escape. The train nearly hit the car

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- A bed of roses
- An easy life, a pleasant situation.
e.g
- I believe that retirement is not a bed of roses

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pronunciation | 'tor-pe (torr-peh)
note | this torpe is Tagalog slang; it also means something like “clumsy” or “awkward” in Spanish.
it can apply vice versa as well: a woman who is desperately in love with a man.
or any combination of people thereof.

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(Every inch a (something
- Shakespeare used this expression in "King Lear".
It means "totally, completely".
e.g
- "He is every inch a king" Lear said.
- I am every inch a believer in freedom.

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from the horse's mouth
v
v
you are told something
by
someone who has
direct knowledge of it

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Be miles away

To not be paying attention to anything that
is happening around you.

Examples

I don't mean to disturb you, you looked miles away
-- but there's a call for you.
?Sorry, I was miles away. What did you say

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--- squint v
def : look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light.

. "the bright sun made them squint"

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(As I was saying: (spoken, informal
We use this expression to start speaking again
when someone or something has interrupted us.

A: When I was in New York last year, I -
B: I love New York, it's so exciting!
A: As I was saying, in New York I saw the most
fantastic exhibition.

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On cloud nine:
extremely happy; A person who is on cloud nine is very happy
because something wonderful has happened.:

"When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine."
"They are still on cloud nine weeks after winning the championship."

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"Finders keepers, losers weepers."

idiom
- The person who finds something can keep it and the person who loses it can only cry because it is gone.

EXAMPLE
Finders keepers, losers weepers thought the boy when
he found the pocket knife in the park.

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I was so tired I went out like a light.
Idiom
To go out like a light is to fall asleep or unconscious instantly. The allusion is to falling asleep immediately
like switiching off a light

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be all ears
to be listening attentively or eagerly
Tell your story – we’re all ears!

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-Snail mail
- sending letters through the post, not electronically
-yesterday,i received a snail mail from my old firend Jacky

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Tearjerker
Meaning:
A tearjerker is a movie, book, or story that makes you sad and cry.

Example:
That movie was really a tearjerker.

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get well soon

indicating hope that the listener recovers

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Amazing topics thanks my dear

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pass the Buck

-avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else
-Some people try to pass the buck whenever they can

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"Fortune favors the bold."

You will have good luck if you carry out
your plans boldly. (Used to encourage people to have the courage to carry out their plans.) Fortune favors
the brave.People who
bravely go after what they want are more successful
than people who try to live safely.

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The pen is just as mighty as the sword.

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have a bee in one`s bonnet
- to have a fixed idea that stays in one's mind
The man has a bee in her bonnet about starting a new business.

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have a cow

- to become very angry and upset about something
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As hard as nails
Very tough and not easily frightened, or not caring
about the effects of your actions on other people.
Example:
Don't expect any sympathy from the boss
she's as hard as nails.

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- Flake out.
- Fall asleep, collapse from fatigue, lose interest.
e.g
- After we arrived at Erbil airport, Ali flaked out on a man's
shoulder, he was really tired.

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[habten]

شكررررا اخي العزيز على المشاركة الرائعة

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thhhhhaaaaaaannnnnnnkkkk yyyyyoooouuuuuuu

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Ľiķə Nο Ơţhḙг
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I hope you are doing well my brother in your life
Happy Ramadan to you and your family

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!give it a rest

If someone tells you to give it a rest, they are asking you to stop doing something
such as complaining or talking continuously; stop doing something

"?Oh, give it a rest, can't you"

"!!All you talk about is politics - give it a rest ... please"

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- A close shave.
- Very close to serious injury or death.
e.g
- The old man described his fight with the bear
as a close shave.

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Speak one's mind
- Speak openly, speak from the heart, speak truthfully.
e.g
- If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind.
Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one,
the truth is still the truth.
” ~Gandhi

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thanks brother

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beats me
A phrase meaning 'I dont know.' Usually used when some one asks you something you should know, or when your particularly clueless about any situation.

person 1- "Wow, how did you get that bruise"
person 2- "Beats me!"

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He benefits himself who does good to others

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Back to the drawing board


When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over
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The inspiration you seek is already within you. Be silent and listen. - Rumi

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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are

Theodore Roosevelt

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I'm all ears
I'm ready and eager to hear what you have to say.
Tell me about your first day at the new job”I'm all ears

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Achilles' heel

a serious weakness in a person's character

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after a storm comes a calm
Things often improve after a
difficult, chaotic, or stressful time