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An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).
to (literally) lift up, especially a person: booster cushion*, a cushion used to increase the height of a seat (esp. in a car) to steal, especially from a retail establishment (i.e., shoplift) boot storage compartment of a car (US: trunk) footwear covering lower leg to kick something hard to start up a computer
(ring up) *to total up a customer's purchases on a cash register: rise (increase) an increase in wages (US: raise) an increase in amount, value, price, etc. roach The assembled filter tip of a marijuana joint Fish including members of the family Cyprinidae: Cockroach (colloquial). The extinguished remnants of a marijuana joint roast
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Leg (Slang) game. Normally used in reference to rubber bridge. "A leg up" means being vulnerable vs. non-vulnerable opponents. "Cut off their leg" means becoming vulnerable vs. opponents who are already vulnerable. Length The number of cards held in a suit. Let through (Slang) To allow a contract to make by misdefense. Level
These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.