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Idioms

id•i•om

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words

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To be left in the lurch

To be left at a disadvantage

Once in a blue moon

Seldom; very rarely

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Phrases

phrase

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

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You bet your boots

Most certainly, absolutely; without a question

To be given the sack

To be dismissed from job; to be fired; to lose a job

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Phrasal Verbs

phras•al verb

An idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb, or a preposition

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To dry out

A) lose moisture b) stop the habit of drinking alcohol

To back out

A) to withdraw support; to resign from a deal; b) to drive away from a parking space

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Proverbs

pro•verb

A short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice

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All good things must come to an end

Things that give us pleasure will end sooner or later

After a storm comes a calm

The worst chaos is followed by period of silence and peace

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Quotes

quote

Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

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Elizabeth Fishel

Both within the family and without, our sisters hold up our mirrors: our images of who we are and of

Aristotle

Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.

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