Expressions (A–Z)

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  Show him the way!

  By extension: You are the one who must open his eyes, or create an opening for h...

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  Show Leadership

  He knew how to lead in a critical situation. He controlled what was happening in...

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  Show of force

  An action whose purpose is to display or emphasize the power and the capabilitie...

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  Show someone the door

  Figuratively: to signal someone to leave. Or: to fire or remove him.

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  Showed him where the fish urinates

  (slang slightly rude) To teach him to take. Or: To convey to him a message from...

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• Showed his true face

  Metaphorically: revealed hidden details about his character or background; expos...

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  shrouded in mystery

  There is an enigma about him. Surrounded by secrets.

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• Shuffled the cards

  Literally, mixed up the cards in one’s hand; figuratively, completely changed th...

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• Shut and sealed/ tightly closed/ bolted and barred/ closed on all sides

  Besieged; shut on all sides, with no possibility of going out or coming in.

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• Shut Him In/ to shut behind/ shut upon

  He closed it. He closed it behind him. In question: He prevented him (while list...

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