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What is the implied meaning of the expression ' give someone a hand'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

give (someone) a hand. (idiomatic) To help, aid, or assist. Could you please give me a hand carrying this mattress? (idiomatic) To applaud or clap (also to give (someone) a big hand). Please give all our dedicated volunteers a hand for their hard work.

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What is the implied meaning of the expression 'in ages'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

The meaning of "ages" is simple, but the senses in which it is used are more difficult to grasp: a long time; a very long time; an eternity; a longer time .

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What is the implied meaning of the expression 'fill in for someone'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

To give someone information about something that that person missed or didn't know. A similar expression is to catch you up on something.

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What is the meaning of the expression 'figure something out'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

figure someone or something out to begin to comprehend someone or something; to come to understand someone or something better. I just can't figure you out.

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My friend shouted from afar to drop her a line. What does she mean?

If your boss instructed you to 'cut it out', what does he want you to do?

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Rubie
Student • 2 years ago

CUT IT OUT simply means to stop doing what you're doing. This is used to ask someone to stop working or saying something that is annoying or offensive.

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If your friend said 'He's broke', what does he imply?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

hy do a guy means when he says he's broken ? It means he has been hurt emotionally and he wants you to give him a break when he does not conform to common pleasantries and common good manners. It is to give him a free ride when he acts like a jerk to you. I see two ways that you can handle this.

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What is the meaning of the expression 'to bite off more than one can chew'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

bite off more than one can chew. (idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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What does it mean 'to bend over backwards'?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

bend (or lean or fall) over backward make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful.

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What does it mean when someone is sick and tired of the situation?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

(idiomatic) bored to the point of weariness. The boy was sick and tired of doing his lengthy homework assignment. (idiomatic) annoyed or frustrated with something or someone, to the point of losing one's temper or patience.

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