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English idioms

English idiom: Another nail in the coffin

The phrase "another nail in the coffin" is an idiomatic expression used to signify an action or event that brings…

English idiom: Answer someone’s purpose / serve someone’s purpose

The idioms "answer someone’s purpose" and "serve someone’s purpose" mean that something is suitable or appropriate for a particular goal…

English idiom: Answer the door

The phrase "answer the door" means to go to the door after hearing a knock or doorbell to see who…

English idiom: Answer to someone

The phrase "answer to someone" means to explain or justify one’s actions to a person in authority or someone who…

English idiom: Any number of someone or something

The phrase "any number of someone or something" refers to a large or unspecified quantity of people or things. It…

English idiom: Any port in a storm

The proverb "any port in a storm" means that when someone is facing difficulties or challenges, they must accept any…

English idiom: Appear as something

The phrase "appear as something" refers to portraying or acting a specific role, often in a theatrical production, film, opera,…

English idiom: Appear out of nowhere

The phrase "appear out of nowhere" means to show up suddenly and unexpectedly, without prior indication or warning. It describes…

English idiom: The apple of someone’s eye

The phrase "the apple of someone’s eye" refers to someone’s favorite person, thing, or treasured possession. It often describes someone…

English idiom: Any port in a storm

The proverb "Any port in a storm" means that when you're in a difficult or challenging situation, you must accept…

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