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Base language: EN
Letter: w
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 421 (50 per page)Word play
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word play (plural word plays)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see word, play.
2. A technique in which the nature of the words used become part of the subject of the work, such as puns, phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms, obscure words and meanings, clever rhetorical excursions, oddly formed sentences, and telling character names.
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word play (plural word plays)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see word, play.
2. A technique in which the nature of the words used become part of the subject of the work, such as puns, phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms, obscure words and meanings, clever rhetorical excursions, oddly formed sentences, and telling character names.
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Word to the wise
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word to the wise (plural words to the wise)
1. (idiomatic) A piece of advice.
word to the wise
1. (idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.
? Well have fun, but, word to the wise, don't let your sister take control.
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word to the wise (plural words to the wise)
1. (idiomatic) A piece of advice.
word to the wise
1. (idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.
? Well have fun, but, word to the wise, don't let your sister take control.
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Word-for-word
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word-for-word (used before a noun; no comparative or superlative)
1. (idiomatic) Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).
? His essay was a word-for-word copy of one on the Internet.
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word-for-word (used before a noun; no comparative or superlative)
1. (idiomatic) Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).
? His essay was a word-for-word copy of one on the Internet.
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Words fail me
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This expression is often used when someone is so shocked, surprised or touched by something that they don't know what to say.
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"What do you think of Bob's attitude?" "Words fail me!"
This expression is often used when someone is so shocked, surprised or touched by something that they don't know what to say.
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"What do you think of Bob's attitude?" "Words fail me!"
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Words of one syllable
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If you explain something in words of one syllable, you use very simple language.
words of one syllable (plural only)
1. (idiomatic, usually preceded by in) Simple, clear, straightforward language; blunt language.
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Not so fast! Tell me in words of one syllable!
If you explain something in words of one syllable, you use very simple language.
words of one syllable (plural only)
1. (idiomatic, usually preceded by in) Simple, clear, straightforward language; blunt language.
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Not so fast! Tell me in words of one syllable!
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Work cut out for you
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If you have to face a difficult task or a challenging situation, you have your work cut out for you.
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I've got a month to reorganize the accounts department. I have my work cut out for me!
If you have to face a difficult task or a challenging situation, you have your work cut out for you.
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I've got a month to reorganize the accounts department. I have my work cut out for me!
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Work fingers to bone
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A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
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Work like a charm
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If something such as a product or method works like a charm, it functions very well or has the desired effect.
work like a charm
1. (simile) To be successful as a solution
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I tried cleaning it with vinegar and it worked like a charm!
If something such as a product or method works like a charm, it functions very well or has the desired effect.
work like a charm
1. (simile) To be successful as a solution
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I tried cleaning it with vinegar and it worked like a charm!
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Work like a horse
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work like a horse
1. (simile) To work very hard; toil
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work like a horse
1. (simile) To work very hard; toil
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Work nights
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work nights (third-person singular simple present works nights, present participle working nights, simple past and past participle worked nights)
1. (euphemistic) To work, nights, as a prostitute.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see work, nights.
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work nights (third-person singular simple present works nights, present participle working nights, simple past and past participle worked nights)
1. (euphemistic) To work, nights, as a prostitute.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see work, nights.
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Work one's butt off
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to work (one's) butt off
1. (idiomatic) To work very hard or to excess.
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to work (one's) butt off
1. (idiomatic) To work very hard or to excess.
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Work one's fingers to the bone
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to work one's fingers to the bone
1. (idiomatic) Work especially hard, usually for an extended period.
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to work one's fingers to the bone
1. (idiomatic) Work especially hard, usually for an extended period.
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Work one's magic
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work one's magic (third-person singular simple present works one's magic, present participle working one's magic, simple past and past participle worked one's magic)
1. (idiomatic) To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.
? The company accountants worked their magic and found a way to lower overhead
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work one's magic (third-person singular simple present works one's magic, present participle working one's magic, simple past and past participle worked one's magic)
1. (idiomatic) To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.
? The company accountants worked their magic and found a way to lower overhead
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Work one's tail off
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work (one's) tail off (third-person singular simple present works one's tail off, present participle working one's tail off, simple past and past participle worked one's tail off)
1. (idiomatic) Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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work (one's) tail off (third-person singular simple present works one's tail off, present participle working one's tail off, simple past and past participle worked one's tail off)
1. (idiomatic) Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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Work out
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work out (third-person singular simple present works out, present participle working out, simple past and past participle worked out)
1. (transitive, with object after out) To calculate.
? Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?
? Can you work out how to get to the university by car?
2. (transitive) To make sense o
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work out (third-person singular simple present works out, present participle working out, simple past and past participle worked out)
1. (transitive, with object after out) To calculate.
? Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?
? Can you work out how to get to the university by car?
2. (transitive) To make sense o
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Work someone's arse off
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to work someone's arse off
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of work someone's ass off.
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to work someone's arse off
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of work someone's ass off.
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Work someone's ass off
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to work someone's ass off
1. (idiomatic) To work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
? He worked our asses off all week.
? We worked our asses off for him all week.
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to work someone's ass off
1. (idiomatic) To work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
? He worked our asses off all week.
? We worked our asses off for him all week.
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Work spouse
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work spouse (plural work spouses)
1. (idiomatic) A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of a marriage: special confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and unusual degree of honesty or openness.
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work spouse (plural work spouses)
1. (idiomatic) A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of a marriage: special confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and unusual degree of honesty or openness.
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Work the crowd
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work the crowd
1. (idiomatic) To work the room, especially out-of-doors.
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work the crowd
1. (idiomatic) To work the room, especially out-of-doors.
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Work the room
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work the room
1. (idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.
? As a campaigning politician, he really knew how to shake hands, kiss babies, and work the room.
2. (idiomatic, of a performer or public speaker) To interact with one's audience, taking cues from its rea
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work the room
1. (idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.
? As a campaigning politician, he really knew how to shake hands, kiss babies, and work the room.
2. (idiomatic, of a performer or public speaker) To interact with one's audience, taking cues from its rea
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Work to rule
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During a conflict, when employees decide to do only the minimum amount of work required by company rules, and refuse any overtime, etc., they work to rule.
work to rule
1. (idiomatic) To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.
work to rule
1. Job action consisting of working to rule.
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In protest against the new measures, the employees decided to work to rule.
During a conflict, when employees decide to do only the minimum amount of work required by company rules, and refuse any overtime, etc., they work to rule.
work to rule
1. (idiomatic) To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.
work to rule
1. Job action consisting of working to rule.
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In protest against the new measures, the employees decided to work to rule.
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Work wonders
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to work wonders
1. (idiomatic) To be successful as a solution.
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to work wonders
1. (idiomatic) To be successful as a solution.
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Work your fingers to the bone
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A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
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Work your fingers to the bone
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A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
A person who works their fingers to the bone is extremely hardworking.
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He deserves his success; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business.
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Worked up
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worked up (comparative more worked up, superlative most worked up)
1. (idiomatic) Excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.
? I know it's difficult when things get this busy, but there's really no need to get so worked up over it.
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worked up (comparative more worked up, superlative most worked up)
1. (idiomatic) Excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.
? I know it's difficult when things get this busy, but there's really no need to get so worked up over it.
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Working girl
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working girl (plural working girls)
1. (uncommon) A young woman who works.
2. (idiomatic, euphemistic) A prostitute.
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working girl (plural working girls)
1. (uncommon) A young woman who works.
2. (idiomatic, euphemistic) A prostitute.
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World without end
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world without end
1. (idiomatic) for all time
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world without end
1. (idiomatic) for all time
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World-beater
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world-beater (plural world-beaters)
1. (idiomatic) Someone or something superior to all others of its sort.
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world-beater (plural world-beaters)
1. (idiomatic) Someone or something superior to all others of its sort.
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Worlds apart
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When two people are very different, they are said to be worlds apart.
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As regards our political opinions, we're worlds apart.
When two people are very different, they are said to be worlds apart.
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As regards our political opinions, we're worlds apart.
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Worm one's way out of
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If a person worms their way out of something, they use artful or devious means in order to avoid participating in it.
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You're not going to worm your way out of this. You must do your share!
If a person worms their way out of something, they use artful or devious means in order to avoid participating in it.
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You're not going to worm your way out of this. You must do your share!
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Worm's eye view
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To offer a worm's eye view of a situation is to give your opinion based on what you see at close range from an inferior position, so it is therefore not a general view.
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I'm not sure I can be of much help. I can only offer you a worm's eye view of the situation.
To offer a worm's eye view of a situation is to give your opinion based on what you see at close range from an inferior position, so it is therefore not a general view.
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I'm not sure I can be of much help. I can only offer you a worm's eye view of the situation.
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Worm's-eye view
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worm's-eye view (plural worm's-eye views)
1. (idiomatic) A view of an object from below, from the ground.
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worm's-eye view (plural worm's-eye views)
1. (idiomatic) A view of an object from below, from the ground.
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Worry wart
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worry wart (plural worry warts)
1. (idiomatic) One who worries excessively or unnecessarily.
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worry wart (plural worry warts)
1. (idiomatic) One who worries excessively or unnecessarily.
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Worse for wear
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worse for wear
1. (idiomatic) in poor physical condition due to long or heavy use
2. (idiomatic) drunk
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worse for wear
1. (idiomatic) in poor physical condition due to long or heavy use
2. (idiomatic) drunk
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Worship the ground someone walks on
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worship the ground someone walks on
1. (idiomatic) To admire someone greatly.
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worship the ground someone walks on
1. (idiomatic) To admire someone greatly.
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Worship the porcelain god
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worship the porcelain god
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To vomit into the toilet.
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worship the porcelain god
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To vomit into the toilet.
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Worst comes to worst
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worse comes to worst
1. (idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
2. (idiomatic) If an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.
? Worst comes to worst, these stock certificates will make fine wallpaper.
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worse comes to worst
1. (idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
2. (idiomatic) If an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.
? Worst comes to worst, these stock certificates will make fine wallpaper.
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Worst of both worlds
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worst of both worlds (no plural)
1. (idiomatic, singular only) A solution or scenario which combines the disadvantages of two opposed prior solutions, often having been intended to combine their benefits instead.
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worst of both worlds (no plural)
1. (idiomatic, singular only) A solution or scenario which combines the disadvantages of two opposed prior solutions, often having been intended to combine their benefits instead.
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Worth a jew's eye
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worth a Jew's eye (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) of high value.
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worth a Jew's eye (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) of high value.
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Worth every penny
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worth every penny
1. (idiomatic) Completely worthwhile.
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worth every penny
1. (idiomatic) Completely worthwhile.
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Worth its weight in gold
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Someone or something that is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
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We couldn't run the farm without him. He's worth his weight in gold.
Someone or something that is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
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We couldn't run the farm without him. He's worth his weight in gold.
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Worth one's salt
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Someone who deserves respect because they do their job well is a person who is worth their salt.
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Any inspector worth their salt would have checked the papers carefully.
Someone who deserves respect because they do their job well is a person who is worth their salt.
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Any inspector worth their salt would have checked the papers carefully.
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Worth one's salt
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Someone who deserves respect because they do their job well is a person who is worth their salt.
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Any inspector worth their salt would have checked the papers carefully.
Someone who deserves respect because they do their job well is a person who is worth their salt.
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Any inspector worth their salt would have checked the papers carefully.
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Worth one's weight in gold
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Someone who is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
Someone who is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
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We couldn't run the farm without him. He's worth his weight in gold.
Someone who is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
Someone who is worth their weight in gold is considered to be of great value.
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We couldn't run the farm without him. He's worth his weight in gold.
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Worth one's while
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worth one's while
1. (idiomatic) Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.
? Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worth one's while.
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worth one's while
1. (idiomatic) Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.
? Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worth one's while.
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Wouldn't be caught/seen dead
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If someone says that they wouldn't be caught or seen dead in a particular place or doing something, they mean that they would be too ashamed or embarrassed.
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My seven-year-old son thinks he's a big boy; he wouldn't be caught dead holding my hand in front of his friends!
If someone says that they wouldn't be caught or seen dead in a particular place or doing something, they mean that they would be too ashamed or embarrassed.
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My seven-year-old son thinks he's a big boy; he wouldn't be caught dead holding my hand in front of his friends!
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Wouldn't hurt a fly
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wouldn't hurt a fly
1. (idiomatic) To be of very gentle nature.
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wouldn't hurt a fly
1. (idiomatic) To be of very gentle nature.
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Wouldn't say boo to a goose
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wouldn't say boo to a goose
1. (idiomatic) describing a quiet, exceptionally shy person
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wouldn't say boo to a goose
1. (idiomatic) describing a quiet, exceptionally shy person
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Wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
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wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
1. (Australia, idiomatic) To be frugal, miserly.
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wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
1. (Australia, idiomatic) To be frugal, miserly.
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Wouldn't touch with yours
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wouldn't touch with yours
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To not find (someone) sexually attractive; to not have sex with someone.
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wouldn't touch with yours
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To not find (someone) sexually attractive; to not have sex with someone.
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