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as much use as a handbrake on a canoe

Language; Idioms

This idiom is used to describe someone or something as worthless or pointless.

my foot!

Language; Idioms

This idiom is used to show that you do not believe what someone has just said.

think the world of

Language; Idioms

To hold something or someone in very high esteem. To love or admire immensely.

on the stump

Language; Idioms

When politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump.

on the wallaby track

Language; Idioms

(AU) In Australian English, if you’re on the wallaby track, you are unemployed.

quids in

Language; Idioms

(UK) If somebody is quids in, they stand to make a lot of money from something.

argue the toss

Language; Idioms

(UK) If you argue the toss, you refuse to accept a decision and argue about it.

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