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What a bummer! A study by the British Medical Journal reveals that although the Wii game console offers more...
I don't know what I have to do to make him see the light – what does "see the light" mean?
Globalization is not a zero sum game but a great opportunity for all – what does "zero sum game" mean?
These things you pick up by osmosis, or gradually – after meeting them time and again. This is where hobbies come into play.
Never Seen the Light of Day – is the title of a song. What does "see the light of day" mean?
History suggests profits will be far below expectations, possibly making those investments fool's gold.
What does the expression "you do the math" mean? What math? Give examples.
Reader question: In this sentence – "I don't want any ifs and buts, just do as she says" – what do "if" and "but" mean?
What does the expression "down but not out" mean? And where does it come from? Give examples.
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