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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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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
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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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
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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The learning zone of Demosthenes
Demosthenes, the greatest orator in ancient Greece, did activities designed for improvement.
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Bach: The Music Of Harmony
For many musicians, Bach is the ‘alpha’, a shared point of reference, a starting language of how music can be made, and how it can sound. His work is timeless and covered by countless composers, jazz players and patrons. In his instrumental works, his music had a sense of balance and harmony whic...
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