September 8, 2021
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play cat and mouse
play cat and mouse (game)
Meaning to play with or tease someone trifle or toy with someone to confuse someone used to define the suspenseful relationship between one …
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sweep under the rug
sweep under the rug, or, sweep under the carpet
Meaning try to hide a problem or keep a problem secret instead of dealing with it to hide something – …
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leaps and bounds
leaps and bounds
Meaning progress very quickly grow or increase rapidly get better or improve in a short time Example Sentences Regan’s reading skills are coming on in …
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fight like cat and dog
fight like cat and dog
Meaning argue jealously and violently all the time a situation where two people are continuously arguing or fighting with each other about a …
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back to the wall
back to the wall, or, back against the wall
Meaning to be in a difficult situation to have the odds against one’s self to have no way of …
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keep card close to chest
(keep, play or hold) one’s card close to one’s chest
Meaning be secretive or cautious, give nothing away to keep your plans, intentions, or thoughts hidden from others …
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put cards on the table
put (or lay) one’s cards on the table
Meaning be open and honest reveal one’s position or intentions used to show conversations need to take place in an …
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bull’s eye
hit the bull’s eye
Meaning the center of a target when an outcome is the best one possible to be on point to hit the center of a …
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dog’s life
live or lead a dog’s life
Meaning a miserable and unpleasant life a miserable, unhappy existence to lead a drab or boring life Example Sentences Mark’s been leading …
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happy go lucky
happy go lucky
Meaning cheerful always in a pleasant mood goes with the flow a positive outlook on life at all times worry-free accepts life as it comes …
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where the rubber meets the road
Where the rubber meets the road
Variant when the rubber meets the road
Meaning when you have to face your challenges efforts are put to the test