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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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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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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
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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Simplicity
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Seeking connections between existing ideas
Creativity is not equivalent to originality. Creativity is just a new way of combining old ideas.
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