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Language
Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.
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clear as a bell
Language; Idioms
If something is as clear as a bell, it is very clear or easy to understand.
ahead of the pack
Language; Idioms
If you are ahead of the pack, you have made more progress than your rivals.
clean your clock
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If you clean your clock, you beat someone decisively in a contest or fight.
on the cheap
Language; Idioms
If you do something on the cheap, you spend as little as possible to do it.
miss the boat
Language; Idioms
If you miss the boat, you are too late to take advantage of an opportunity.
under your breath
Language; Idioms
If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.
all over the shop
Language; Idioms
If something is completely disorganised or confused, it is all over the shop.
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