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sick as a dog

Language; Idioms

If somebody’s as sick as a dog, they throw up (=vomit) violently.

not my cup of tea

Language; Idioms

If something is not your cup of tea, you don’t like it very much.

virgin territory

Language; Idioms

If something is virgin territory, it hasn’t been explored before.

make my day

Language; Idioms

If something makes your day, it satisfies you or makes you happy.

under the radar

Language; Idioms

If something slips under the radar, it isn’t detected or noticed.

smoke like a chimney

Language; Idioms

Someone who smokes very heavily smokes like a chimney.

sleep well- don’t let the bedbugs bite

Language; Idioms

This is a way of wishing someone a good night’s sleep.

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