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📖 general

General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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read my lips

to listen carefully and understand what I am saying

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read someone the riot act

to give someone a stern warning or reprimand for their behavior

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read someone to filth

to criticize someone harshly and openly, often revealing their faults

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read the room

to assess the mood or atmosphere of a situation

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real McCoy

the genuine article; something that is authentic

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real deal

something that is genuine or authentic

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rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic

to engage in trivial or ineffective actions in the face of a serious problem

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red flag

a warning sign or indication of potential trouble

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red herring

a distraction or misleading clue that diverts attention from the main issue

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red ink

a financial loss, often reflected in accounting

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red letter day

a day that is significant or memorable, often for positive reasons

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red tape

excessive bureaucracy or regulations that hinder progress

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