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What is the phrase 'know the ropes' typically used to mean?
What is the phrase 'know the ropes' typically used to mean?
What is the idiom 'burning the midnight oil' typically used to mean?
What is the idiom 'burning the midnight oil' typically used to mean?
What does the phrase 'can't make heads or tails of it' mean?
What does the phrase 'can't make heads or tails of it' mean?
What does the idiom 'two heads are better than one' mean?
What does the idiom 'two heads are better than one' mean?
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What is the phrase 'pick his brain' typically used to mean?
What is the phrase 'pick his brain' typically used to mean?
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What does the phrase 'under one's belt' mean?
What does the phrase 'under one's belt' mean?
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What is the phrase 'know something backwards and forwards' typically used to mean?
What is the phrase 'know something backwards and forwards' typically used to mean?
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What is the phrase 'great minds think alike' typically used to mean?
What is the phrase 'great minds think alike' typically used to mean?
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What does the phrase 'a tempest in a teapot' mean?
What does the phrase 'a tempest in a teapot' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'a bolt from the blue'?
What is the meaning of 'a bolt from the blue'?
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What does 'come rain or shine' mean?
What does 'come rain or shine' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'raindrop in the drought'?
What is the meaning of 'raindrop in the drought'?
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What does 'get wind of' mean?
What does 'get wind of' mean?
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What is 'a ray of hope'?
What is 'a ray of hope'?
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Which phrase is used to describe when someone is over-exaggerating the seriousness of a situation?
Which phrase is used to describe when someone is over-exaggerating the seriousness of a situation?
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Which phrase is used to describe an event that is completely unexpected and surprising?
Which phrase is used to describe an event that is completely unexpected and surprising?
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Study Notes
Idioms and Expressions
- Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known by many people.
Power of Knowledge
- The phrase "Knowledge is power" suggests that the more a person knows, the more equipped they are to handle situations.
Familiarity with a Subject
- To "know the ropes" or "learn the ropes" means to be knowledgeable about a subject or situation.
- If someone "knows the ropes", they are familiar with the ins and outs of a particular topic.
Confusion and Understanding
- To "can't make heads or tails of it" means to be completely confused or unclear about something.
Hard Work and Study
- To "burn the midnight oil" or "pull an all-nighter" means to stay up late working hard on something, often used by students facing a deadline.
- "Doing your homework" can be used literally, but also figuratively to mean studying or learning about a specific topic before making a decision.
Expertise and Experience
- To "know something backwards and forwards" means to be extremely knowledgeable or an expert in a particular area.
- To have something "under one's belt" means to have gained a lot of experience or knowledge in a particular field.
Collaboration and Learning
- The phrase "two heads are better than one" suggests that two people working together can solve a problem more effectively than one person alone.
- To "pick someone's brain" means to ask questions and seek advice from someone who is more knowledgeable about a particular subject.
Similar Thinking
- The phrase "great minds think alike" suggests that intelligent people often have similar ideas or thoughts about things.
Idioms Related to Weather
- A tempest in a teapot means someone is over-exaggerating the seriousness of a situation or problem, making a big deal out of something minor.
- A bolt from the blue refers to an unexpected event or surprise, coming out of nowhere without warning.
- Come rain or shine means that something will happen or someone will do something regardless of the circumstances, without being affected by external factors.
- Raindrop in the drought describes a situation where someone hopes for something that is unlikely to happen, a rare or unusual event.
- Get wind of means to hear or learn about something, often referring to private or personal information, without knowing all the details.
- A ray of hope refers to a small chance or opportunity for a positive outcome in a difficult situation.
Additional Information
- The idiom "throw caution to the wind" means to act recklessly, without considering the consequences of one's actions.
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Test your knowledge of common idioms and phrases with their meanings and examples.
