Expressions (A–Z)
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Sat on pins and needles
(Slang) figuratively: was very tense.
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Sat on the suitcases
(slang) figuratively: was ready to travel soon.
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Settling of scores/ settle an account
(slang) an act of revenge.
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Shoot high
(Slang) Figuratively, to set high goals; to intend to achieve significant accomp...
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Straw man
A person who serves as a manager, owner, or responsible party in a fictitious ma...
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There are a thousand more like him
(slang) Figuratively: he isn't that special, and others can be found in his plac...
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There are many fish in the sea/ There are plenty more fish in the sea
(Slang) Figuratively: there are many people from whom one can find a partner.
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There are no jumpers on him
See: "There are jumpers on him."
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There are no jumpers on him
See: "There are jumpers on him."
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There is a limit to every prank
(slang) You cannot keep engaging in problematic or inappropriate behavior indefi...
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