Tag: get carried away
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Get out of hand
Phrase: Get out of hand Tomorrow is the first of December! The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the tradition of giving gifts. While it’s a joyous time to share our love and appreciation for others, keeping our spending under control is a must. Things can quickly get out of hand, and…
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Take to the grave
Idiom: Take to the grave Money is great, but you can’t take it with you. That’s why funerals are so expensive. A funeral is like a tip jar at an airport Starbucks. You dump all your spare change in it because you can’t use it where you’re going. That’s a little mortician humour for you.…
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Sugar rush
WotD: Sugar rush Oh, the joy of it! Nothing matches the sweetness of a sugar rush that comes after munching down on anything chocolate. Cakes, pies, donuts, chocolate bars and, of course, everyone’s favourite chocolate Easter eggs: any chocolate at all will suffice. Some people drink alcohol, while others do drugs. Heck, since marijuana was legalized in…
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Get carried away
Phrase: Get carried away Getting carried away has nothing to do with being kidnapped or taken out to sea by a strong current while swimming. Technically, in both situations, someone or something can carry you away. Unfortunately, It doesn’t fit the idiomatic meaning I’m introducing today. For today’s purposes, getting carried away means being overly enthusiastic about something…
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In a nutshell
Phrase: In a nutshell In a nutshell, is a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something. Imagine a guy goes to Los Vegas for the weekend with a few of his buddies. They have a few drinks and a…
