Tag: just because
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Dwell on
WotD: Dwell on Dwelling on things is a common human tendency that can be helpful and harmful depending on the reason behind it. To dwell on something means to spend an excessive amount of time thinking or worrying about something. This can be anything from a past mistake to a future event, but the result…
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Dig your heels in
English Phrase: Dig your heels in Digging your heels in is not always a sign of stubbornness. I need to make that point clear before we go any further. To dig your heels in means to refuse to change something, such as your ideas, thoughts or plans, especially when someone else is trying to convince…
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Just because
Phrase: Just because You’ll often hear this little phrase when someone wants to make a point, such as, “Just because your friend does something stupid doesn’t mean you have to do it too.” It’s often used to say that even though one thing is true, that doesn’t mean another thing is also true. I covered the…
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Put your foot down
Idiom: Put your foot down If you’re tired of others telling you what to do and when to do it, it’s time for you to put your foot down. When you put your foot down, you exercise your authority, stop unwanted things from happening and take control of the situation. We’re all born free, and if…
