Idioms
Synonyms
Homophones 1
Homophones 2
Idioms 2
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Break the Ice
To get the Conversation going by breaking the tension.
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Capable
Able - Competent - Adept - Proficient - Skilled
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Current
1. Belonging to the present
2. A body of water or air which is moving in one definite direction
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Ground
1. The solid surface of the earth
2. To prohibit an aircraft from flying
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We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Let's not talk about that problem right now.
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A dime a dozen
Something that is common or ordinary
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Abrupt
Sudden - Hasty - unexpected
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Custom
1. Something that is traditional - either a way of behaving or a ritual
2. Having to do with duties imposed by law with imported or exported goods
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Plane
1. An aircraft
2. A flat surface
3. A level of existence
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You can say that again.
That's true, I agree.
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Beat around the bush
To avoid saying something. To go around in circles instead of getting to the point.
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Anger
Rage - fury - Annoyance - Resentment
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Season
1. Each of the 4 divisions of the year: Summer, spring, winter and fall
2. The act of adding spices to food such as salt, herbs or other spices.
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Grave
1. A placed of burial where a body is buried.
2. Something that is serious or somber in nature.
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Birds of a feather flock together.
People who are alike are often friends (usually used negatively).
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Bite the bullet
Doing something that you don’t want to do.
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Allow
Permit- Grant - Let - Consent
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Harbor
1. A place on the coast where ships may rest.
2. To keep a negative feeling in one’s mind - often secretly.
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Prune
1. A fruit
2. The act of cutting off parts of a plant such a branches.
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Every cloud has a silver lining.
Good things come after bad things.
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Wrap one’s head around something
Understanding something that may take a bit of time and effort.
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Subsequent
Following - after - behind
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Reservation
1. The act of reserving something - as in a restaurant reservation
2. Having a feeling of doubt or skepticism about an action or person.
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Sentence
1. A set of words that form a statement.
2. A punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.
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Give someone the cold shoulder.
Ignore someone or treat them coldly.