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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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pour oil on troubled waters
Language; Idioms
If someone pours oil on troubled waters, they try to calm things down.
matter of life and death
Language; Idioms
If something is a matter of life and death, it is extremely important.
at arm's length
Language; Idioms
If something is at arm's length, it is a safe distance waway from you.
patience of Job
Language; Idioms
If something requires the patience of Job, it requires great patience.
sell your soul
Language; Idioms
If someone sells their soul, their betray the most precious beliefs.
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