The discussion kept going round in circles. What does "go/run round in circles" mean?
going round in circles = continuing to talk about - or going back to - the same idea without moving the discussion on
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Look, there's no need to labour the point - I made a mistake - I admit it! What does 'labour the point' mean?
to try too hard to express an idea, feeling, or opinion, repeating it when this is not necessary. Explaining or discussing something at excessive length
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I am definitely going to be black and blue tomorrow after playing hockey." What does "black and blue" mean?
with dark marks on your skin caused by being hit or having an accident. His arm was black and blue.
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Brian, you need to take a break before you burn yourself out." What does "burn out" mean?
extreme tiredness usually caused by working too much: Stop working so hard - you'll burn yourself out.
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Anxiety, especially when you're in front of a lot of people, can lead to a dry mouth and stumbling over your words.What does "stumble over one's words" mean?
stumbling over your words = making mistakes while speaking, often caused by a lack of vocabulary, which can cause hesitation, repetition or mispronunciation.
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I’m sorry, but no matter how much water I drink, I can’t get rid of this frog in my throat.” What does "get rid of this frog in my throat" mean?
difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry <I had a frog in my throat, and I had to clear my throat several times before I could answer>
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Even at 83, he is alive and kicking and is actively pursuing his interests. What does "alive and kicking" mean?
Something (or someone) that’s (still) functioning in a good way. My grandmother is still alive and kicking at 89 years old. She never slows down!
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Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow. What does "a bitter pill (to swallow)" mean?
something that is very unpleasant but must be accepted: Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
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banana
Go to last place!
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star
Double points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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I'm ready to go running this morning! I’m feeling as fit as a fiddle.” What does "fit as a fiddle" mean?
to be very healthy and strong: My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.
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I don’t think I'm going to the party. I’m feeling a bit under the weather.” What does "under the weather" mean?
Under the weather refers to being unwell, typically with a cold or other small sickness
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Give points!
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fairy
Take points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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thief
Give points!
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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heart
Other team wins 25 points!
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Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Mike was very excited, talking a mile a minute. What does 'a mile a minute' mean?
to speak very quickly: Mike was very excited, talking a mile a minute.
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Don't beat around the bush - get to the point! What does 'beat about/around the bush' mean?
to avoid talking about what is important: Stop beating about the bush. What's he done?