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like a shot
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to bet bottom dollar
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to be a (dead) cert
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slam dunk
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to come home to roost
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to come with the territory
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to bite somebody in the ass
like a shot
like a shot
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/lˈaɪk ɐ ʃˈɑːt/
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in a quick and decisive manner without much hesitation

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If I won a lot of money on the lotto, I'd leave my job like a shot!
The moment I let go of the dog, she's off like a shot.
to [bet] bottom dollar
to bet bottom dollar
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/bˈɛt bˈɑːɾəm dˈɑːlɚ/
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Idiom
Informal

to be absolutely sure that something is true

What is the origin of the idiom "bet bottom dollar" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "bet bottom dollar" is not precisely documented, but it likely emerged in American English in the late 19th or early 20th century. The phrase draws on the notion of someone being so confident or sure of something that they would wager their last dollar, which is the "bottom dollar," on it. This expression is used to convey a high level of certainty or confidence in the outcome of a particular situation or statement. Essentially,

to [be] a (dead|) cert
to be a (dead) cert
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/biː ɐ dˈɛd sˈɜːt/
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to be guaranteed or highly likely to occur or achieve success

slam dunk
slam dunk
Podstatné jméno
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/slˈæm dˈʌŋk/
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Idiom
Informal

something that is sure to happen

What is the origin of the idiom "slam dunk" and when to use it?

The idiom "slam dunk" originally comes from basketball, where it refers to a high-scoring and often visually impressive play where a player leaps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the opponent's hoop. The term has since evolved into a widely used idiom that is used to convey a high degree of certainty, simplicity, or an easy, undeniable success in various contexts, not limited to sports.

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to [come] (home|back) to roost
to come home to roost
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/wˈʌnz tʃˈɪkɪnz kˈʌm hˈoʊm tə ɹˈuːst/
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Idiom
Informal

to experience the negative consequences or effects of one's past actions or decisions

What is the origin of the idiom "come home to roost" and when to use it?

The phrase "come home to roost" has its origin in the behavior of chickens, which return to their roosts or coops at night. In an idiomatic sense, it is used to describe the consequences of one's actions catching up with them, often with a negative implication that mistakes or misdeeds will have repercussions in the future.

to [come|go] with the territory
to come with the territory
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/kˈʌm ɡˌoʊ wɪððə tˈɛɹɪtˌoːɹi/
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Idiom
Informal

to be an integral part of a particular situation

What is the origin of the idiom "come with the territory" and when to use it?

The idiom "come with the territory" is originated in English, but its origin is not well-documented. It likely evolved over time as a way to express the idea that certain aspects or consequences are inherent or expected within specific circumstances. This idiom is used to reflect a common understanding that certain situations naturally carry with them particular characteristics, whether positive or negative, that are simply accepted as part of the experience.

to [bite] {sb} in the ass
to bite somebody in the ass
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/bˈaɪt ˌɛsbˈiː ɪnðɪ ˈæs/
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Idiom
Offensive

to become affected by the outcomes of one's past actions

What is the origin of the idiom "bite someone in the ass" and when to use it?

The phrase "bite someone in the ass" is an American idiom likely emerged in the 20th century. Its origin is attributed to informal, everyday language and its usage evolved over time as a way to vividly describe the idea of facing the consequences of one's actions, particularly when those consequences are unfavorable.

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