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Idioms: What Does This Mean?

You cannot change who you are.

A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:

Idioms: What Does This Mean?

A task that can be accomplished very

easily.

A Piece of Cake:

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Whenever something is done to make a bad

situation even worse than it is.

Add Fuel To The Fire:

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When everyone is facing the same

challenges.

All in the Same Boat:

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Very expensive. A large amount of money.

An Arm and A Leg:

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Someone who is cherished above all

others.

Apple of My Eye:

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Willing to do something immediately.

At The Drop Of A Hat:

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Having to start all over again.

Back To Square One:

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To avoid talking.

Bite Your Tongue:

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A rare event or occurrence.

Once in a blue moon:

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A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the

opposite.

Break A Leg:

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When you complain about a loss from the past.

Cry Over Spilt Milk:

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Intentionally raise a false alarm.

Cry Wolf:

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Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket:

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To irritate and/or annoy very much.

Drive someone up the wall:

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Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to

better days.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:

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To go from being very poor to being very wealthy.

From Rags To Riches:

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Someone who is having a horrible day.

Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed:

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Put yourself in a tough position in order to support

someone/something.

Go Out On A Limb:

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Going above and beyond whatever is required for the

task at hand.

Go The Extra Mile:

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Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The time of the day when most other people are

sleeping.

Graveyard Shift:

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A personal intuition you get, especially when feel something

may not be right.

Gut Feeling:

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Angry and overcome by emotions.

He Lost His Head:

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Very excited and/or joyful, especially when

in love.

Head Over Heels:

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To study, especially for a test or exam.

Hit The Books:

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Go to bed or go to sleep.

Hit The Hay:

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Do something exactly right or say something

exactly right.

Hit The Nail on the Head:

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Be patient.

Hold Your Horses:

Idioms: What Does This Mean?

When you already have it good and get something on top of what you

already have.

Icing On The Cake:

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