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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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What's the difference between "zero in" and "home in"?
According to Oxford dictionary, both seem to mean "focus on" or "aim at"
zero in: Take aim with a gun or missile/Focus one’s attention.
home in: Move or be aimed toward (a target or destination) with …
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What's the difference between "from the ground up" and "from scratch"? can they be used inte...
What's the difference between "From the ground up" & "From scratch"? both seem to have the meaning of "from the very beginning". Can they be used interchangeably?
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Question on "the fabric of X" in sentences
I see a lot of sentences with "the fabric of X" in them.
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"The veteran feels trusted, respected and understood -- re-integrated into the fabric of his or her homeland."
"Half a century …
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Is there an idiom to describe someone who grew from less than average to influential?
Is there a idiom or common expression to describe someone who used to be shy, unsocial, unskilled, or even perceived to be useless, who somehow transformed himself or herself to be influential and pow …
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