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What does the phrase "cut corners" mean?
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"Cut corners" means to do something in a way that saves time or money but may sacrifice quality or thoroughness.
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What does "blanket ban" mean?
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A "blanket ban" refers to a complete and total prohibition on a particular activity or item, affecting all instances without exception.
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What does the phrase "dog day" refer to?
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"Dog days" typically refer to the hottest days of summer, often associated with lethargy and inactivity.
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What does "pin money" mean?
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"Pin money" refers to a small amount of money that is kept for personal or incidental expenses, often not part of the household budget.
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What does the phrase "boil the ocean" mean?
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"Boil the ocean" refers to trying to accomplish something that is impractically ambitious or impossible.
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What does "a greenhorn" mean?
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"A greenhorn" describes someone who is new to a particular activity or field and lacks experience.
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What does the phrase "to be in abeyance" mean?
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"To be in abeyance" means that something is temporarily inactive or on hold, often awaiting further action or resolution.
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What does the phrase "rope of sand" mean?
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"Rope of sand" refers to something that is inherently unstable or impossible to grasp, symbolizing an effort that is bound to fail.
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What does "a snowball effect" refer to?
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The "snowball effect" describes a situation where something starts small but grows larger or more significant over time, often gaining momentum.
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What does the term "silver bullet" mean?
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A "silver bullet" refers to a solution that is seen as the perfect answer to a difficult issue, although such solutions are often unrealistic.
