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What does the phrase 'take to the hills' imply in the context of a natural disaster?
What does the phrase 'take to the hills' imply in the context of a natural disaster?
In political campaigning, what does 'take to the stump' mean?
In political campaigning, what does 'take to the stump' mean?
What action does the expression 'take up the gauntlet' represent?
What action does the expression 'take up the gauntlet' represent?
What does it mean to 'take vows'?
What does it mean to 'take vows'?
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What does 'take to the tall timber' suggest?
What does 'take to the tall timber' suggest?
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What is the significance of 'take to the hustings' in a political context?
What is the significance of 'take to the hustings' in a political context?
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'Take up the hatchet' typically refers to what kind of action?
'Take up the hatchet' typically refers to what kind of action?
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When someone says they will 'take your ball and go home', what is the implication?
When someone says they will 'take your ball and go home', what is the implication?
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What does the term 'talk a mile a minute' refer to?
What does the term 'talk a mile a minute' refer to?
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What does 'talk of the devil' imply when someone arrives just after being discussed?
What does 'talk of the devil' imply when someone arrives just after being discussed?
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What does 'talk out of both sides of one's mouth' mean?
What does 'talk out of both sides of one's mouth' mean?
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What does 'talk out of one's arse' mean in a conversational context?
What does 'talk out of one's arse' mean in a conversational context?
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When someone is 'the talk of the town', what does it imply?
When someone is 'the talk of the town', what does it imply?
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What does 'talk rot' refer to?
What does 'talk rot' refer to?
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What does it mean to 'talk out of turn'?
What does it mean to 'talk out of turn'?
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What does 'talk some sense into someone' mean?
What does 'talk some sense into someone' mean?
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What does 'talk like an apothecary' suggest about someone's speech?
What does 'talk like an apothecary' suggest about someone's speech?
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What does 'talk out of one's hat' indicate?
What does 'talk out of one's hat' indicate?
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What does 'talk some sense into someone's head' imply?
What does 'talk some sense into someone's head' imply?
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What outcome does 'talk out (of) one's ass' suggest about someone's conversation?
What outcome does 'talk out (of) one's ass' suggest about someone's conversation?
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What does the phrase 'talk of the devil, and he shall appear' convey?
What does the phrase 'talk of the devil, and he shall appear' convey?
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The expression 'talk some sense into you' is used to describe what kind of behavior?
The expression 'talk some sense into you' is used to describe what kind of behavior?
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What does it mean to 'talk some sense into someone'?
What does it mean to 'talk some sense into someone'?
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Which phrase means to exaggerate one's achievements?
Which phrase means to exaggerate one's achievements?
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What is the general meaning of 'talk to the hand'?
What is the general meaning of 'talk to the hand'?
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Which phrase implies someone is speaking nonsense?
Which phrase implies someone is speaking nonsense?
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In what scenario would someone be said to be 'talking twenty to the dozen'?
In what scenario would someone be said to be 'talking twenty to the dozen'?
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What does the phrase 'talk through one's arse' generally imply?
What does the phrase 'talk through one's arse' generally imply?
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What is meant by 'tall drink'?
What is meant by 'tall drink'?
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Which phrase indicates untrustworthiness in communication?
Which phrase indicates untrustworthiness in communication?
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What does 'a tall drink of water' figuratively refer to?
What does 'a tall drink of water' figuratively refer to?
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What is the intent of using the phrase 'quit talking through the back of your neck'?
What is the intent of using the phrase 'quit talking through the back of your neck'?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
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Take to the hills:
- To move to higher ground in preparation for, or in response to, a natural disaster.
- To flee hastily; to leave quickly.
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Take to the hustings: To campaign, emphasizing political speeches.
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Take to the stump: To campaign, emphasizing political speeches.
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Take to the tall timber: To leave quickly and covertly. (primarily US)
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Take to wife: To marry a woman.
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Take up the gauntlet: To accept a challenge, fight, argue, or compete.
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Take up the hatchet: To fight, especially violently.
Expressions Involving Talking
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Talk a mile a minute: To speak very quickly.
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Talk like an apothecary (obsolete): To chatter foolishly and pedantically.
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Talk of the devil: A person arrives just as they are being discussed.
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Talk out of both sides of (one's) mouth: To maintain contradictory positions.
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Talk out of (one's) arse/ass/hat: To say foolish things; to exaggerate; to bluff or boast. (vulgar slang)
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Talk out of turn: To say something foolish or at inappropriate times.
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Talk rot: To say foolish things; to bluff or boast.
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Talk some sense into (one/someone's head): To persuade someone to think sensibly.
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Talk through (one's) arse/ass/hat: To say foolish things; to exaggerate; to bluff or boast. (vulgar slang)
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Talk through the back of (one's) neck: To exaggerate and speak untruthfully.
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Talk to the hand: A rude way to interrupt and dismiss someone.
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Talk twenty to the dozen: To talk very rapidly.
Other Expressions
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Talent Management: Business area focused on retaining employees, and hiring new candidates.
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The talk of the town: A person or topic that is currently being discussed widely.
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Tall drink: A mixed beverage in a tall glass, often with little alcohol.
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Tall drink of water: A tall, slender person.
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