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Four sheets to the wind |
Means extremely drunk |
2 |
Curving |
Means to reject or ignore someone who is trying to initiate a romantic or physical relationship by delaying responses to messages or giving lame excuses for not agreeing to meet |
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Hindsight is 20/20 |
Means it is easy to understand something after it has already happened |
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Beggars can’t be choosy |
Means people who need something should be satisfied with what they get even if it is not exactly what they wanted |
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Dot your i's and cross your t’s |
Means to be very meticulous and pay close attention to every detail, ensuring nothing is overlooked |
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You never cease to amaze |
Used to express that one is consistently impressed or surprised by someone or something |
7 |
Not up to snuff |
Means not as good as it should be; not up to an acceptable standard |
8 |
Up to snuff |
Means to meet the required standard |
9 |
Hob·nob |
Means to mix socially |
10 |
S—t show |
Means a situation or event marked by chaos or controversy |
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Moving at a glacier pace |
Means something is progressing or changing extremely slowly, like the movement of a glacier |
12 |
Water under the bridge |
Means something that's in the past and no longer relevant to the current situation |
13 |
Doing a 180 |
Means to make a complete about-face or change one's mind or direction, often in a sudden or dramatic way |
14 |
Pickup ball and run with it |
Means to take over and develop an idea or plan that someone else initiated, often when they were unable to fully execute it |
15 |
Knee-jerk reaction |
Means an automatic, unthinking response to a situation |
16 |
Real page turner |
Refers to a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly |
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Live in the moment |
Means to enjoy the present and not worry about the future |
18 |
Shivering in my boots |
Means to be very nervous or frightened |
19 |
Running point |
Means taking the lead or being in charge of a specific task or project |
20 |
Hoodwink |
Means to deceive or trick |
21 |
Bamboozle |
Means to fool or cheat |
22 |
Making mountain out of molehill |
Means to exaggerate a minor problem or difficulty, treating it as if it were a much larger and more serious issue |
23 |
Burning daylight |
Means to waste time, especially during the daylight hours |
24 |
Fresh said of eyes |
Refers to getting someone else to have a look |
25 |
Burn it all down |
Means to express extreme frustration or a desire for radical change |
26 |
Light it on fire |
Means to motivate or energize someone, to get them to act quickly or forcefully, or to excite or arouse someone |
27 |
Scorched earth |
Means a ruthless attempt to win at all costs |
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Looking dapper |
Means someone is neat, stylish, and well-dressed, often used to describe a man who is smart and handsome |
29 |
Keep the faith |
Means to continue to believe in, trust, or support someone or something when it is difficult to do so |
30 |
Everything happens for a reason |
Means that events and experiences, even difficult ones, are not random but have a purpose or underlying cause, often implying a higher, predetermined plan or meaning |
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Coming out guns blazing |
Means to approach something with a lot of force, energy, and determination, often in a forceful or aggressive manner |
32 |
At a standstill |
Means a situation where all movement or activity has stopped, or no progress is being made |
33 |
Stand still |
Means either to remain motionless or to tolerate something |
34 |
Sounding board |
Refers to a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to get feedback and assess their viability |
35 |
Being stonewalled |
Means when one person becoming unresponsive, withdrawing, and emotionally disengaging during a conflict or conversation, often giving the silent treatment or avoiding eye contact |
36 |
Full of bologna |
Means something is filled with nonsense, foolish ideas, or empty words |
37 |
Having the time of his life |
Means someone is enjoying themselves immensely and having a lot of fun |
38 |
Circle back |
Means to return to a topic or conversation at a later time, often after some delay or after addressing other matters |
39 |
A shoo-in |
Means someone or something that is a guaranteed winner or is certain to succeed |
40 |
Poker tell |
Refers to any physical, verbal, or behavioral cue a player exhibits that, consciously or unconsciously, reveals information about the strength of their hand or their intended actions |
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More bang for the buck |
Better value for the money |
42 |
Stir up a hornets nest |
Means to provoke a situation that causes a lot of anger, controversy, or trouble |
43 |
Poke the beehive |
Means to intentionally provoke someone or stir up trouble |
44 |
Poker face |
Describes an expressionless face that conceals a person's thoughts or feelings |
45 |
Ride or die |
Means extreme loyalty and unwavering support for someone |
46 |
Times gone by |
Means in the past, or bygone days, referring to periods or events that have already occurred. it evokes a sense of nostalgia and can be used to reminisce about past experiences, events, or periods |
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A little porky |
Means to tell a lie or make a false statement |
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Keep it in your head |
Means to remember something or keep it in mind, or to keep something to yourself |
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Hold down the fort |
Means to take responsibility for a place or situation while someone else is away or busy, essentially keeping things running smoothly |
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The other side |
With several meanings, ranging from the afterlife to a different perspective or an opposing force, depending on the context |