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Meaning: to do something slowly because you do not want to do it.
Example: I suspect the government is dragging its heels over this issue. Read more ➺
Meaning: an apotropaic character proposed to protect against the evil and negative.
Example: Many female ticktockers use the hashtag "Medusa tattoo" to symbolize survival. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look into something carefully.
Example: The police combed through their house after the income tax authorities left the building. Read more ➺
Meaning: succeed with a first step.
Example: Mary was so excited to get her foot in the door with her new internship. Read more ➺
Meaning: get through the hardest part of something.
Example: I'm tired and need an ice-cold drink. I broke my back at work today on that project. Read more ➺
Meaning: with all one's effort and ability
Example: A great painter must put their body and soul onto the canvas. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to refer to the person who originally invented a particular scheme, plan or idea
Example: Gladys was the brains behind the successful birthday party that left all the children smiling on their way back home. Read more ➺
Meaning: oral communication
Example: To truly create the right buzz about this movie, we need to get the required word of mouth going in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who talks too much
Example: Your big mouth always gets you in trouble at school, Steven! Read more ➺
