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Idioms are a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. Use [idiom-requests] if you are searching for an idiom with a particular meaning.
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Let me pull up your account
I was going to say that I thought it came from the idea of pulling up a file from a drawer to look at it, but somebody already mentioned that... other than that, I was going to suggest that perhaps "L …
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Someone who "eats like a ..." is someone who eats a lot or has a huge appetite
Yeah, the proper answer to their question is most certainly "horse". Someone who "eats like a horse" can put away a lot of food. Someone who "eats like a pig" is poorly mannered while eating, making a …
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Is "I'm screwed" a rude expression?
I do believe that when you are saying "I'm screwed" or "He really screwed me" you are using a euphemism which has its roots in the sex act, which is sometimes referred to as "screwing". In this case, …
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Do I understand the phrase "due time pal" correctly?
I think so. Actually, that it was long overdue; past due time to do so. It's hard to be certain though, not knowing more. They COULD be saying "all in due time, pal" but that doesn't really make sense …
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