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2024-05-27 21:00:13 Lost at sea



Meaning
  To be confused about something or to feel unsure about what to do.

For example

 “I am lost at sea with this new system at work. I just can’t understand it.”
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2024-05-27 00:47:21 cowboy up


Meaning
To act tough and determined, like a stereotypical cowboy.

For example

Come on, dude, cowboy up! We can totally make that jump on our bikes!
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2024-05-26 12:42:23 Sail close to the wind




Meaning
  To act just within the limits of what’s legal or socially acceptable, to push boundaries.



For example

 “They fired their accountant because he sailed too close to the wind.”
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2024-05-25 21:43:33 cross (one's) bows


Meaning
To annoy or irritate.

For example

Boy, you are really crossing my bows today. Why can't you just do what I ask without arguing about it?
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2024-05-25 11:45:46 Make a mountain out of a molehill



Meaning
  To exaggerate the severity of a situation.



For example

 “She shouted at him angrily for being five minutes late, but it really didn’t matter that much. She really made a mountain out of a molehill.”
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2024-05-23 23:36:14 (the) man/woman of the hour


Meaning
A person currently being celebrated, honored, or admired by others, especially for a recent victory, accomplishment, or other cause for celebration.

For example

Janet was woman of the hour at the office after securing the biggest customer their business had ever had.

Ruth: "Hey, what's going on here?" Dave: "It's a surprise birthday party for you, Ruth! You're the woman of the hour!"

After writing that bombshell exposé about corruption in Washington, Jake was the man of the hour.
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2024-05-23 12:15:17 Gain ground



Meaning
  To become popular, to make progress, to advance.



For example

 “As Airbnb gains ground in many cities all over the world, many locals complain that they can no longer find a place to live. Landlords would rather rent their places out to tourists and earn more money.”
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2024-05-22 12:08:12 not as black as (one) is painted


Meaning
Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be.

For example

Everyone is afraid of the old hermit who lives on the edge of town, but after having a few conversations with him, he's not nearly as black as he's painted.

The biker gang plays up its tough demeanor and hellish reputation, but they're really just a bunch of regular guys and not as black as they're painted.
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2024-05-21 23:29:03 Walking on air



Meaning
  Very excited or happy. “Over the moon,” “on cloud nine,” “in seventh heaven” and “in good spirits” 


For example

 “She’s been walking on air since she found out that she’s pregnant.”
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2024-05-21 11:53:49 not say boo to a goose


Meaning
To be particularly shy, diffident, or timid by nature. Primarily heard in UK.

For example

My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who can't say boo to a goose. How can you suspect that he committed this crime?

The neighbour's daughter is just the cutest little thing, but she won't say boo to a goose.
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