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English Idioms

The Definition of the Idiom “Lay On, Macduff” (Useful Examples)

April 18, 2022 by Liam
Lay On Macduff

The phrase “lay on, Macduff” is a phrase you may see or hear used in everyday informal conversation or writing. Here you will find the meaning of this phrase and the information about its origin. You will also find examples of how to properly use this phrase in conversations/statements and you will find alternative ways … Read more

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What Does “End All Be All” Mean? Interesting Examples

April 18, 2022 by Liam
End All Be All

“End all be all” is a phrase that is not used very often in everyday conversation and writing, but it has not quite yet disappeared from speech altogether. Regardless, it is difficult to understand this phrase if you have never heard it before. Here you will find the meaning of this phrase and discover a … Read more

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When to Use the Useful Idiomatic Expression “Shore Up”?

April 18, 2022 by Liam
Shore Up

“Shore up” is an idiomatic phrase that you may come across quite often in conversation and writing. If you are thinking this phrase has something to do with the beach, then keep reading on to learn why it doesn’t. Here you will find the real meaning of the phrase “shore up” and will gain some … Read more

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When to Use the Helpful Idiom “Play On Words”?

April 18, 2022 by Liam
Play On Words

“Play on words” is an idiom that you may hear or see quite often in conversation and writing. If you were thinking this phrase meant to play on a group of words, you have come to the right place to discover otherwise. Here you will find the actual meaning of this idiomatic phrase, along with … Read more

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What Is the Meaning of the Helpful Term “Sold Out”?

April 18, 2022 by Liam
Sold Out

“Sold out” is a phrase that you will hear quite often in conversation and see just as frequently in print. If you are looking for information on this phrase, then your search has led you to the right spot. Here you will find everything you need to know from the meaning of this phrase to … Read more

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The Struggle Is Real: the Definition of this Idiomatic Expression

April 18, 2022 by Liam
The Struggle Is Real

“The struggle is real” is an idiom that is used frequently in conversation or writing. You may even hear it on the radio in songs. Here you will find everything you have ever been curious about concerning this phrase, including its meaning and origin. You will also see some examples of how to use this … Read more

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What Is the Definition of the Helpful Idiom “On Par”?

April 18, 2022 by Liam
On Par

“On par” is a phrase that you may hear frequently during a conversation or see in writing. If you have encountered this phrase and are wondering what it means, then you have come to the right place. Here you will find the meaning of this phrase and some information about its origin. You will also … Read more

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What Does the Useful Idiomatic Phrase “Pare Down” Mean?

April 18, 2022 by Liam
Pare Down

“Pare down” is a phrase you will see and hear quite often because it is frequently used in conversation and writing. If you have seen this phrase before and wondered about it, then look no further than this article. Here you will find the meaning of this phrase and the story behind its origin. You … Read more

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Up To Par: The Meaning and Origin of this Idiom

June 25, 2021 by Liam
Up To Par

The idiomatic phrase “up to par” may be a phrase that you come across in some informal forms of conversation and writing. If you have crossed paths with this phrase and were wondering about it, then wonder no more. This article is your one-stop location for everything you need to know. Here you will find … Read more

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