The meaning of this common English phrase is very different than it may sound. In fact, it doesn’t really make logical sense when reading it. The phrase is essentially the same as saying: “Relax.” For Example: It is said by a person to another person to calm them. It can also be used by a […]
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A Diamond In The Rough
Someone or something with great potential despite an appearance to the contrary. For Example: “She might not try very hard to look pretty, but I think Suzy is a diamond in the rough. If she focused more on her beauty, she would be a total knockout!”
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To get what one deserves. For Example: “I told Michael not to cheat on his taxes. Now he’s getting his just deserts; the IRS is auditing him.”
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Having no knowledge or experience on a topic. For Example: “My physics class is so hard. I’m way out of my depth in there.”
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Something that is very established or concrete. For Example: “That red hair runs deep in Jimmy’s family genetics.”
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