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What does "fend for oneself" mean? Learn right now with context.
Definition English phrasal verb – “fend for oneself” This phrasal verb means to take care of yourself without any help. For example – “When you move out to go to university you need to learn...
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What does "all hell breaks loose" mean?
Definition English idiom – “all hell breaks loose” 🔥 If all hell breaks loose, then a situation becomes chaotic, violent or out of control. For example – When the fire alarm went off, all...
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What does "stitch (someone) up" mean?
Definition British English 🇬🇧 – “stitch (someone) up” This phrasal verb means to betray or trick someone, often to make them look bad, feel embarrassed, or get blamed for something. For example...
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What does "(if/when) push comes to shove" mean?
Definition English idiom – “(if/when) push comes to shove” 🫸🏻 This idiom is used when a situation becomes very serious or bad, and you have to take action or make a decision. For example –...
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What does "have ice in (one's) veins" mean?
Definition Also – “have ice water in (one’s) veins” If someone is described as having ice in their veins, then they are a person who is able to stay very calm and not get nervous even in stressful...
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What does "blurt (something) out" mean?
Definition This phrasal verb means to say something suddenly and without thinking, especially if you are feeling nervous or excited.  For example – “I accidentally blurted out to my sister what...

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