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2022-08-19 16:30:18 a cast-iron stomach -  means that he/she can eat anything without suffering bad consequences

Examples:
Sam has a cast iron stomach! He’s eaten two big burgers, a dozen hot chicken wings, and a huge container of ice cream, and he’s feeling great!
It’s too spicy for me, but John will love it. He has a cast iron stomach!

Video:
What the heck. I got a cast-iron stomach.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)


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2022-08-19 08:30:27 keep the balance - remain steady and do not fall over/down

Examples:
I knew he was drunk because he couldn't keep his balance.
The pole they carry helps tightrope walkers to keep their balance.

Video:
Keep your balance. Keep your balance by looking forward.
Fathers and Daughters (2015)


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2022-08-18 19:01:45 Compilation of slang

headdesk - extreme frustration 
netizen – a person who interacts with others on the internet. In other words....an Internet citizen 
clickbait - is web content created solely to attract clicks and therefore, visitors. It often contains poor, shallow content. 
caspering -ending a relationship in a friendly, but confusing way
gold digger - a person who uses another person for money



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2022-08-18 16:30:15 Van Gogh’s ear for music - means that a person cannot understand and differentiate musical tones

Examples:
Please, don’t let Betty sing again! She has Van Gogh’s ear for music.
This is a classic album. If you can’t make sense of it then you have Van Gogh’s ear for music.
My uncle managed just fine in the music industry even though he has a Van Gogh’s ear for music. He used to take care of musical supplies.


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2022-08-18 08:30:54 get along with - to have a good, friendly relationship with someone

Examples:
Harry and I get along really well, but I don’t get along with Lucy at all.
I get along well with most of my colleagues.

Video:
But if you say you get along with your parents, well, you're a liar too.
The Breakfast Club (1985)



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2022-08-17 19:02:23 put a sock in it - telling someone to stop talking or be quiet

Examples:
The whole movie theater can hear you whispering so put a sock in it.
Hey, put a sock in it, will you? I'm trying to work here.

Video:
Hey, put a sock in it.
Unbelievable!!!! (2020)



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2022-08-17 16:30:13 show hole - is the sadness experienced after finishing an excellent TV show season or series, and there are no more readily available episodes, leaving you to feel empty 

Examples: 
I think I cried three different times during the finale and now I have a show hole where my heart used to be. 
What's wrong with Cece? Why is she crying? - She just finished watching all of Avatar the Last Airbender, she's in a show hole. 
Is Greg coming to the party? - You didn't hear? He finished The Office and is in a show hole. 



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2022-08-17 08:30:10 put away - to keep something in its place

Examples:
Can you please put your things away?
He put the notebook away and stood up.

Video:
I think this medicine should be put away from all this hot air.
On Golden Pond (1981)


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2022-08-16 19:01:18 Compilation of idioms

as mad as a hatter - someone who can’t be understood by the general folk and is considered mad 
bone to pick with - having a complaint that needs to be discussed 
mumbo jumbo - confusing language or pointless speech 
up and about - to get out of the bed actively after sleep or to come out of the bed after an illness or injury 
class act - high-quality performance or display; additionally, the performer 



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2022-08-16 16:30:48 throw a wrench (monkey) in the works - create an obstacle that makes something more difficult

Examples:
She threw a wrench in the works by bringing a guest to my wedding without asking.
The funding for the project was withdrawn so that really threw a monkey wrench in the works.

Video:
He thought a little random adventure might throw a wrench in the works. 
American Perfect (1997)



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