Expressions (A–Z)
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Suspicious Object
An object that arouses suspicion that it is an explosive device.
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Swallow a bitter pill
Figuratively: was forced to come to terms with something unpleasant.
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Swallow a bitter pill
Figuratively: was forced to come to terms with something unpleasant.
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Swallow one's pride
Did not respond to an insult that was hurled at him or to an offense against him...
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Swallow one's words
Skipped words. Spoke quickly and unclearly.
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Swallow the frog
Figuratively: was forced to agree to something unpleasant in order to achieve hi...
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Swallowed a broom
(Slang) Figuratively: stopped speaking or responding.
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Swallowed books
Figuratively: read many books intensively.
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Swallowed one's saliva
Figuratively: was moved. Felt embarrassed.
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Swallowed the bait
Figuratively: fell into a trap. Was deceived. Was tempted.
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