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Crying Wolf

Crying Wolf

Meaning : To ask for help when you don't need it. 

Sentence : You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you're really hurt. 

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A Short Fuse

A Short Fuse

Meaning : A quick temper.

Sentence : He is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play.

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By The Skin Of Your Teeth

By The Skin Of Your Teeth

Meaning : To just barely get by or make it.

Sentence : Lester made the dance team by the skin of his teeth; you can tell he hasn't been dancing jazz for very long.

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Butterflies In My Stomach

Butterflies In My Stomach

Meaning : To be nervous.

Sentence : John had butterflies in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.

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Cat Got Your Tongue

Cat Got Your Tongue

Meaning : Can’t you speak? (Usually said to embarrass the other person).

Sentence : I just saw you kissing my boyfriend. What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue?

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One of the biggest defects in LIFE is the inability to ask for help.

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The need for meaning

Our need for meaning around the concept of death is still very present.

So it's no wonder that psychics and spiritual mediums have come in with a their version of meaning: even if they don't really offer useful, they give this impression anyway.

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