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English Idioms :: gift of the gab
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giullemot.html - {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. * /Many men get elected because of their gift of gab./ * /Mr. Taylor's gift of gab helped him get a good job./ |
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English Idioms :: gill
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giullemot.html - See: FED TO THE GILLS at FED UP, GREEN AROUND THE GILLS or PALE AROUND THE GILLS. |
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English Idioms :: gilt-edged
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giullemot.html - {adj.} Of the highest quality. * /Government saving bonds are considered by many to be a gilt-edged investment./ |
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English Idioms :: gin mill
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giullemot.html - {n.}, {slang} A bar where liquor is sold. * /Rush Street in Chicago is full of gin mills./ Syn.: SPEAKEASY. |
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English Idioms :: gird one's loins
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giullemot.html - {v. phr.}, {literary} To prepare for action; get ready for a struggle or hard work. * /David girded up his loins and went out to meet the giant Goliath./ * /Seniors must gird their loins for the battles of life./ |
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English Idioms :: girl Friday
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giullemot.html - {n.} A very dependable and helpful female office worker; especially a secretary. * /Miss Johnson is the manager's girl Friday./ * /There was an advertisement in the newspaper for a girl Friday./ |
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