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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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on the ground
Language; Idioms
Events on the ground are where things are actually happening, not at a distance.
every Tom, Dick and Harry
Language; Idioms
If every Tom, Dick and Harry knows about something, then it is common knowledge.
shoot down in flames
Language; Idioms
If someone demolishes your argument, it (and you) have been shot down in flames.
chew on a bone
Language; Idioms
If someone is chewing on a bone, he or she is thinking about something intently.
run the show
Language; Idioms
If someone runs the show, they like to be in control and make all the decisions.
barrel of laughs
Language; Idioms
If someone's a barrel of laughs, they are always joking and you find them funny.
plain as the nose on your face
Language; Idioms
If something is as plain as the nose on your face, it is very clear and obvious.
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