To feel blue means to feel sad.

Examples:

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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If you owe money to a bank, you are in the red. Also, if a person or a business is in the red, it means they are losing money.

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"Say cheese!" is an expression used by photographers to make people look like they are smiling - because that's the shape the mouth takes when you say the 'ee' sound in the word 'cheese'.

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To give someone some lip means to speak to someone in a way which is rude and doesn't show respect.

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That rude young boy gave me some lip when I ask ... Read more »

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