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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

2741 idioms in this category

see a man about a dog

to excuse oneself for a personal matter, often humorously implying a bathroom break

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see stars

to experience brief flashes of light, often due to a head injury or shock.

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see the elephant

to encounter something novel or challenging.

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see the light of day

to become known or come into existence.

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seeing is believing

to accept something as true only after seeing it with one's own eyes.

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seen better days

to be in a worse state than in the past.

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seize the day

to make the most of the present moment or opportunity

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seize the opportunity

to take advantage of a favorable situation or opportunity

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self explanatory

clear enough to be understood without additional details.

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sell down the river

to betray someone, especially by taking advantage of their trust

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sell ice to Eskimos

To sell something to someone who does not need it, demonstrating exceptional sales skills.

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sell someone a bill of goods

To deceive someone, especially by selling them something worthless.

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