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What does the idiom 'all great minds run in the same channel' mean?
What does the idiom 'all great minds run in the same channel' mean?
What does the expression 'all hands and the cook' mean?
What does the expression 'all hands and the cook' mean?
What is the meaning of 'all hands on deck' in a non-nautical context?
What is the meaning of 'all hands on deck' in a non-nautical context?
What does the phrase 'all hat and no cattle' imply?
What does the phrase 'all hat and no cattle' imply?
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What does the expression 'all horns and rattles' mean?
What does the expression 'all horns and rattles' mean?
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What does the phrase 'all in a day's work' imply?
What does the phrase 'all in a day's work' imply?
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What does the expression 'all in good time' encourage?
What does the expression 'all in good time' encourage?
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What does the phrase 'all in one piece' mean?
What does the phrase 'all in one piece' mean?
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What does the phrase 'all holiday' indicate?
What does the phrase 'all holiday' indicate?
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What is the meaning of the expression 'all hollow'?
What is the meaning of the expression 'all hollow'?
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What does the phrase 'all hours (of the day and night)' suggest?
What does the phrase 'all hours (of the day and night)' suggest?
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What does the expression 'all in' typically refer to?
What does the expression 'all in' typically refer to?
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Study Notes
Idioms and Expressions
- 'All great minds run in the same channel' means that intelligent people often think alike or have similar ideas.
- 'All hands and the cook' is an expression that refers to everyone, including those who might not typically be included, being involved in a task or activity.
- 'All hands on deck' is an expression that originated in a nautical context but is now used in a non-nautical context to mean that everyone's help is needed to accomplish a task.
- 'All hat and no cattle' is an expression that implies someone is all talk and no action, with lots of boasts or big claims, but no real substance or results to back them up.
- 'All horns and rattles' is an expression that means someone or something is full of noise and flashy appearance, but lacks real substance or value.
- 'All in a day's work' is an expression that implies that a task or activity is part of one's normal duties or responsibilities, and is not particularly unusual or remarkable.
- 'All in good time' is an expression that encourages people to be patient and not to rush or expect immediate results, as things will happen when the time is right.
- 'All in one piece' is an expression that means to remain safe and unharmed, without any damage or injury.
- 'All holiday' is an expression that indicates a time of celebration, relaxation, or recreation.
- 'All hollow' is an expression that means something is empty, insincere, or lacking in substance or value.
- 'All hours (of the day and night)' is an expression that suggests doing something at any time, whether it's day or night, without any restrictions.
- 'All in' is an expression that typically refers to someone committing fully to a task, activity, or situation, often with complete focus and dedication.
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Test your knowledge of common idioms and proverbs with this quiz. See if you can identify the meaning behind phrases like 'all great minds run in the same channel' and 'all hands and the cook'.