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twinkling of an eye
Language; Idioms

If something happens in the twinkling of an eye, it happens very quickly.

two cents
Language; Idioms

If you add or throw in your two cents, you give your opinion on an issue.

rake someone over the coals
Language; Idioms

If you rake someone over the coals, you criticize or scold them severely.

say uncle
Language; Idioms

If you say uncle, you admit defeat. (‘Cry uncle’ is an alternative form.)

white lie
Language; Idioms

If you tell a white lie, you lie in order not to hurt someone’s feelings.

turn something on its head
Language; Idioms

If you turn something on its head, you turn it upside down or reverse it.

fixed in your ways
Language; Idioms

Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something.

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