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📖 general

General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

2741 idioms in this category

weather the storm

to endure a difficult situation and come out of it successfully

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weep Irish

To cry or express sadness in a way that is stereotypically associated with Irish culture.

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well hung

having large male genitalia

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well read

knowledgeable from extensive reading

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wet behind the ears

to be inexperienced or naive

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wet blanket

a person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm; a killjoy

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what a small world

a phrase used to express surprise at an unexpected connection between people

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what beats me

I am puzzled or confused by this situation.

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what gives?

what is happening or causing this situation?

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what goes around comes around

your actions will eventually have consequences, whether good or bad

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what you see is what you get

to be straightforward and honest about something; no hidden agendas

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what's the magic word?

a prompt for someone to say 'please'

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