When you say someone is in safe hands, you mean they are being cared for by someone who is confident and skilled.

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The phrase putting out fires means dealing with many small problems, usually at work. Though the problems might be small, they need to be solved quickly before they become bigger ones.

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Question words are words like what, when, where, and how, etc. We use them to form questions like "Where are we going?" As you see, the word order here is question word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb.

Sometimes, however, we use question words in sentences that are not questions. For example, "We don't know ... Read more »

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To feel blue means to feel sad.

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I don't want to go out. Since my boyfriend left me I've been feeling blue.

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Junk mail is a term used to describe letters or advertising products which are sent to people who have not asked to receive them. It can also apply to email.

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If you are at the top of the heap, you are in a higher position than everyone else, usually in terms of wealth, power or ability.

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Minchee is now the CEO at an accountancy ... Read more »

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To crack on is to continue doing something as quickly as possible. The phrase is also said to encourage someone to do something or start doing something.

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If you are described as the spitting image of someone, it means you look similar to or the same as that person.

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John is the spitting image of his brother. I think they could ... Read more »

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In stitches means when somebody is laughing so much that it is difficult to control themselves. Examples: ... Read more »

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Sharing is Caring
When you have something (usually food, but not only...) and your friend wants some, its common to use this phrase.
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