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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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walking on air
Language; Idioms
If you are walking on air, you are so happy that you feel as if you could float.
more than you can shake a stick at
Language; Idioms
If you have more of something than you can shake a stick at, then you have a lot.
make money hand over fist
Language; Idioms
If you make money hand over fist, you make a lot of money without any difficulty.
cast doubt on
Language; Idioms
If you make other people not sure about a matter, then you have cast doubt on it.
meet someone halfway
Language; Idioms
If you meet someone halfway, you accept some of their ideas and make concessions.
pull strings
Language; Idioms
If you pull strings, you use contacts you have got to help you get what you want.
ride shotgun
Language; Idioms
If you ride shotgun, you protect or guard something when it is being transported.
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