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a bit at sea

a bit unsure, uncertain He seems a bit at sea since his brother died. They were close.

a bite to eat

a lunch, a snack We can grab a bite to eat at the arena. They sell snacks there.

a breath of fresh air

a nice change, a new presence Having Lan around the house is a breath of fresh air - she's so nice.

a breath of wind

a breeze, a light wind In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind.

a dead heat

a race that finishes in a tie for first, dead even A photograph of the finish line proved that it was a dead heat.

a fat lip

a hit on the lip, an injured lip Stop bothering her or I'll give you a fat lip. I'll hit you.

a feather in your cap

an honor, a credit to you, chalk one up for you Because you are Karen's teacher, her award is a feather in your cap.

a fraidy cat

a child who is afraid to jump etc., chicken """Ian's a fraidy cat!"" the boys shouted. ""Ian's afraid to jump!"""

a full plate

a busy schedule, a lot to do Nancy has a full plate these days. She has two jobs and three kids.

a grandfather clause

a written statement that protects a senior worker They can't demote him because he has a grandfather clause.

jab at (someone or something)

1. verb To poke, punch, stab, or advance at addition or article actual bound or abruptly. I couldn't accept the way the doctor was jabbing at my arm with that needle! Where did she go to med school? The boxer jabbed at his adversary and landed a hit appropriate on his chin.2. noun A teasing, sarcastic, or calumniating remark, gibe, or criticism at someone's or something's expense. I'm absolutely not accepting a jab at you. I'm aloof aggravating to accord you some effective feedback. He's absolutely nice to me back we adhere out by ourselves, but he consistently starts authoritative little jabs at me back we're about his added friends. I can allege the emphasis actual well, but they still can't abide demography a jab at my accent.Learn more: jab

jab something at someone or something

to blow addition or article with something. Tom jabbed the stick at the dog. I jabbed my anchor at Walter.Learn more: jab

jab at someone or something

to blow or bite at addition or something. Tom jabbed at Fred. Don't jab at the cat!Learn more: jab

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a golden opportunity a goner a good arm a good egg a good head a good sport a grain of salt a grain of truth a grandfather clause a handful a handout a hard day a hard-on a hard row to hoe a hard time a hassle a head start