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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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skin and bones
Language; Idioms
If someone is skin and bones, they are very underweight and look bad.
can't hold a candle
Language; Idioms
If something can't hold a candle to something else, it is much worse.
on pins and needles
Language; Idioms
If you are on pins and needles, you are very worried about something.
under someone’s heel
Language; Idioms
If you are under someone’s heel, they have complete control over you.
silence is golden
Language; Idioms
It is often better to say nothing than to talk, so silence is golden.
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