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Meaning: used to tell someone to go ahead with something with slowly, and carefully
Example: Sandra: I asked him for a simple drawing! To be honest, I am so angry right now. Andrew: Easy does it, Sandra. We will make sure he refunds the money. Read more ➺
Meaning: make sufficient money to survive on
Example: We will need to start saving money in order to make ends meet. Read more ➺
Meaning: to bury or cover something or somebody in the snow (Literal meaning)
Example: I feel snowed under with all the work my boss keeps throwing my way. Read more ➺
Meaning: a complex, tricky, or odd person
Example: My friend has the weirdest of opinions, he's a real piece of work. Read more ➺
Meaning: an elaborate cover up of something
Example: The new CEO promises that the company performed very well this year. He has yet to release the financial statements, I am afraid that it's a snow job. Read more ➺
Meaning: you have a lot to do before you can rest
Example: We need to get all of these files completed before anyone leaves. There are miles to go before I sleep. Read more ➺
Meaning: a roadblock that prevents an activity from succeeding
Example: The lack of power has thrown a spanner in the works regarding our MS-PowerPoint presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely easy to understand or comprehend
Example: There can be no exceptions. Every new recruit has to undergo an orientation course, it's as simple as that. Read more ➺
Meaning: to continue with something
Example: After the huge earthquake the children are still carrying on with their shock. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is added to ensure that something else is made complete
Example: Mike was sure he would ace the auditions as he put finishing touches on his performance. Read more ➺
