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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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so it goes
Language; Idioms
This idiom is used to be fatalistic and accepting when something goes wrong.
run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes
Language; Idioms
This idiom is used to suggest trying out an idea to see if people accept it.
rue the day
Language; Idioms
This means that the person will one day bitterly regret what they have done.
whatever floats your boat
Language; Idioms
When people say this, they mean that you should do whatever makes you happy.
money for old rope
Language; Idioms
(UK) If something’s money for old rope, it’s a very easy way of making money.
on the never-never
Language; Idioms
(UK) If you buy something on the never-never, you buy it on long-term credit.
punching bag
Language; Idioms
A punching bag (or punch bag) is a person who gets a lot of unfair criticism.
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