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airs and graces (BrE, disapproving)
a way of behaving that shows that sb thinks that they are more important, educated, etc. than they really are
Even when he became a star he didn't have any airs and graces.
float / walk on air
to feel very happy:
Most couples feel they are walking on air on their wedding day.
in the air
felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening:
There's romance in the air.
on / off (the) air
broadcasting or not broadcasting on television or radio: |
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go / walk down the aisle (informal)
to get married |
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(with) arms a'kimbo
with your hands on your hips and your elbows pointing outwards |
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alarm bells ring / start ringing
if you say that alarm bells are ringing, you mean that people are starting to feel worried and suspicious:
The government's proposal has set alarm bells ringing for people on low incomes. |
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alive and kicking
very active, healthy or popular
bring sth alive
to make sth interesting:
Maps and pictures bring the book alive. * The teacher brought history alive with fascinating stories.
come alive
1 (of a subject or an event) to become interesting and exciting:
The game came alive in the second half. * New political issues suddenly came alive after the election.
2 (of a place) to become busy and full of activity:
The city starts to come alive after dark. * The fishing villages come alive in spring.
3 (of a person) to show interest in sth and become excited about it:
She came alive as she talked about her job. |
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and all that (jazz, rubbish, etc.) (informal)
and other similar things:
I'm bored by history-dates and battles and all that stuff.
not all that good, well, etc.
not particularly good, well, etc:
He doesn't sing all that well.
not as bad(ly) etc. as all that ,
not as much as has been suggested:
They're not as rich as all that.
of all people, things, etc. (informal)
used to express surprise because sb/sth seems the least likely person, example, etc:
I didn't think you, of all people, would become a vegetarian.
of all the... (informal)
used to express anger:
I've locked myself out. Of all the stupid things to do! |
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at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late.
beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.
Beats me: I have no idea.
Back seat driver: someone who watches and criticizes |
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Category: Belia & Informasi
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