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Idioms
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Idioms
Bat an eyelid
Language; Idioms
If someone doesn't bat an eyelid, they don't react or show any emotion when surprised, shocked, etc.
Who wears the trousers
Language; Idioms
(UK) The person who wears the trousers in a relationship is the dominant person who controls things.
Dear John letter
Language; Idioms
A letter written by a partner explaining why they are ending the relationship is a Dear John letter.
Act of god
Language; Idioms
An act of God is something like an earthquake or floods that human beings cannot prevent or control.
All-singing, all-dancing
Language; Idioms
If something's all-singing, all-dancing, it is the latest version with the most up-to-date features.
Sick as a parrot
Language; Idioms
If someone's sick as a parrot about something, they are unhappy, disappointed or depressed about it.
Scent blood
Language; Idioms
If you can scent blood, you feel that a rival is having difficulties and you are going to beat them.
