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Idioms

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rain on your parade

Language; Idioms

If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans.

clear as mud

Language; Idioms

If something is as clear as mud, then it is very confusing and unclear.

rise from the ashes

Language; Idioms

If something rises from the ashes, it recovers after a serious failure.

null and void

Language; Idioms

If something’s null and void, it is invalid or is no longer applicable.

at sea

Language; Idioms

If things are at sea, or all at sea, they are disorganized and chaotic.

eat crow

Language; Idioms

If you eat crow, you have to admit that you were wrong about something.

day in the sun

Language; Idioms

If you have your day in the sun, you get attention and are appreciated.

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