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Flush with cash
Phrase: Flush with cash So, how are you doing? Not mentally or physically, financially. Are you flush with cash, or does your bank account look like the bottom of a bar’s beer keg early on a Saturday morning? We’ve all been witnessing prices increasing recently. Some call it inflation; others call it shrinkflation, while a…
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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree Today we will explore the common idiom, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Now, maybe you like apples, and perhaps you don’t. You know what? It doesn’t matter. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree refers to how children often inherit traits and…
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Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Idiom: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Chances are you are not a chicken farmer. You may have a chicken as a pet, but it’s not likely. Even so, you can still use the idiom don’t count your chickens before they hatch. This phrase is often used to advise people against being too optimistic…
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Backseat driver
WotD: Backseat driver There are three kinds of people in this world: drivers, passengers and backseat drivers. Have you ever wondered why drivers don’t like backseat drivers? Well, it’s because they are annoying. When driving, you need to focus on the road and the other cars around you. Having someone constantly talking in your ear…
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Over the edge
Phrase: Over the edge Have you ever been pushed over the edge? I’m sure you’ve been pushed to the edge a few times, but that’s not what I asked. The term over the edge is used to describe someone who has lost control or reached their breaking point due to stress. Now this can result…
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Dance with the devil
Phrase: Dance with the devil Dancing with the devil is a phrase that is used to describe the act of engaging in activities that are dangerous, risky, or immoral. This phrase has different meanings depending on who you talk to, but its essence remains the same – it means taking part in an activity that…
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Crutch
Word of the Day: Crutch Using drugs as a crutch to cope with life’s problems is a dangerous and deadly habit. All we need to do is look at the streets of any major city in North America to see the results. A crutch is something we lean on for support, stability, and balance. In…
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Smash-and-grab
WotD: Smash-and-grab Today, with a recent Tokyo incident in mind, we will talk about the term smash-and-grab. You may hear this term in news reports or conversations about crime. Smash-and-grab refers to a type of theft where the perpetrator smashes a window or breaks into a store or car to steal something valuable and then…
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Comb-over
WotD: Comb-over The comb-over hairstyle has been around for decades. It is a hairstyle that involves combing the hair on one side of the head to cover up a balding spot on the top. While some might think it looks like a bar code, many men opt for the comb-over to hide their hair loss.…
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Is the juice worth the squeeze
Saying: Is the juice worth the squeeze? Time is a precious commodity, and making the best use of it is essential. Although you may want to do something, sometimes you should ask yourself if the juice is worth the squeeze. You ask if the juice is worth the squeeze when you want to determine if…
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