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2. English-language idioms - Wikipedia

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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).

3. Silent fox gesture - Wikipedia

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   The silent fox hand signal A man (right) using the silent fox gesture at a rehearsal in the Staatsschauspiel Dresden. The silent fox, also known as the quiet fox, whispering fox, listening fox, or the quiet coyote, is a hand gesture used in parts of Europe and North America, and is mostly done in schools by teachers to calm down a loud classroom.

4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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   A fool and his money are soon parted [4] A friend in need (is a friend indeed) A friend to everyone is a friend to no one; A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; A little learning is a dangerous thing; A leopard cannot change its spots; A man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills; A mill cannot grind with the ...

5. Idiom - Wikipedia

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   An idiom is a phrase or expression that largely or exclusively carries a figurative or non-literal meaning, rather than making any literal sense.Categorized as formulaic language, an idiomatic expression's meaning is different from the literal meanings of each word inside it. [1]

6. Seeing the number 1212 everywhere? Here's what it might mean

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   Practice affirmative thoughts to help you maintain this good mindset. More on seeking direction. I'm a career expert. Here are 5 signs it's time to leave your job.

7. With flying colours - Wikipedia

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   "With flying colours" ("with flying colors" in American English) is a popular idiom of the English language that is used to describe how well someone has completed a task. For example, a common use of the phrase is to refer to someone having passed a test or other examination " with flying colours ," i.e. passed the test easily or with an ...

8. US manufacturing contraction slows in November, outlook uncertain

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   The Atlanta Fed upgraded its gross domestic product growth estimate for the fourth quarter to a 3.2% annualized rate from a 2.7% pace earlier. The economy grew at a 2.8% rate in the third quarter.

9. Red flag (idiom) - Wikipedia

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   The International Code of Signals flag for Bravo (the letter B). The term and the expression "to raise the red flag" come from various usages of real flags throughout history.