If someone says they've done something with their bare hands, it means that they have done it without using any kind of tool or weapon.
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The phrase a big deal is often used to describe a situation of great importance.
Examples:
It's obviously a big deal to her to get a promotion first because she can move up in the company ... Read more »
To make a comeback is to return to a career or job you were previously successful in.
Jose Mourinho was a successful manager at Chelsea before, so many fans are excit ... Read more »
If you are keyed up, it means you are excited or anxious. It is often used with 'about' - to be keyed up about something.
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If someone is described as a big fish in a small pond, they are very important or have a lot of influence but only in a small area or group.
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A tough (or hard) nut to crack is a problem that's hard to deal with, or a person who is difficult to understand.
My new boss is a tough nut to crack. I never know if he's pleased with ... Read more »
When someone says it never rains but it pours, they mean problems don't just happen occasionally - they happen all at the same time.
We had nothing to do for weeks, then suddenly we have all this work to do: it ne ... Read more »
To weigh in means to give an opinion in a discussion or argument.
Even my grandmother weighed in when we were discussing climate change - she said it’s a ... Read more »
If you stick your neck out, it means you take a risk by saying or doing something that other people might not like.
John stuck his neck out and told the boss what we thou ... Read more »
If someone is branching out it means they are starting to do something new or differently from the way they usually do.
Jane has been working as a journalist since she lef ... Read more »
If you stick your neck out, it means you take a risk by saying or doing something that other people might not like.
If someone says they've done something with their bare hands, it means that they have done it without using any kind of tool or weapon.
The phrase a big deal is often used to describe a situation of great importance.
To make a comeback is to return to a career or job you were previously successful in.
If you are keyed up, it means you are excited or anxious. It is often used with 'about' - to be keyed up about something.
If someone is described as a big fish in a small pond, they are very important or have a lot of influence but only in a small area or group.
When someone says it never rains but it pours, they mean problems don't just happen occasionally - they happen all at the same time.
To weigh in means to give an opinion in a discussion or argument.