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Idioms

For common expressions in the language.

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New York minute

Language; Idioms

If something happens in a New York minute, it happens very fast.

without a hitch

Language; Idioms

If something happens without a hitch, nothing at all goes wrong.

wide of the mark

Language; Idioms

If something is wide of the mark, it is inaccurate or incorrect.

stir the blood

Language; Idioms

If something stirs your blood, it arouses feelings or passions,.

old hat

Language; Idioms

If something’s old hat, it seems rather old fashioned and dated.

chew the fat

Language; Idioms

If you chew the fat with someone, you talk at leisure with them.

pass the hat

Language; Idioms

If you pass the hat, you ask a people in a group to give money.

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