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کتاب Street Talk 1 - ایک قریبی نظر 2: سبق 3

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heads will roll
[جملہ]

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
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heads up
[فعل مداخلت]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

ہوشیار!, دھیان دو!

ہوشیار!, دھیان دو!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**ہیڈز اپ**، فرش پر کچھ گر گیا ہے۔
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to make headway
[فقرہ]

to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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hothead
[اسم]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

گرم سر, جذباتی

گرم سر, جذباتی

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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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over one's head
[فقرہ]

used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.
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sorehead
[اسم]

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

چڑچڑا شخص, ناراض شخص

چڑچڑا شخص, ناراض شخص

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swelled head
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a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

پھولا ہوا سر, مغرور

پھولا ہوا سر, مغرور

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.مقابلہ جیتنے سے اسے **سر پھول گیا**، اور اسے یقین ہونے لگا کہ وہ دنیا میں سب سے بہتر ہے۔
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to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .
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to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else , ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity .
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have a heart
[جملہ]

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!
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to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
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used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
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describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

دل سے دل تک, مخلص

دل سے دل تک, مخلص

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.اس کی والدین کے ساتھ **دل سے دل کی** بات چیت نے واقعی اسے ان کے خدشات کو سمجھنے میں مدد کی۔
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heartache
[اسم]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

غم, دل کا درد

غم, دل کا درد

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .
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Achilles' heel
[فقرہ]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
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postpone doing what one should be doing

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to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.
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to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.
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to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

محنت سے کام کرنا شروع کرنا, سنجیدگی سے کام پر لگ جانا

محنت سے کام کرنا شروع کرنا, سنجیدگی سے کام پر لگ جانا

Ex: You 're going to have to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .اگر آپ اپنے امتحانات میں پاس ہونا چاہتے ہیں تو آپ کو اپنی پڑھائی پر **سنجیدگی سے توجہ دینا** ہوگی۔
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used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

نکل سینڈوچ, منہ پر مکا

نکل سینڈوچ, منہ پر مکا

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.جب ہیکلر مزاحم کامیڈین کے ایکٹ کو جاری رکھا، تو پرفارمر نے مذاق میں کہا کہ اگر وہ خاموش نہیں ہوتا تو اسے **نکل سینڈوچ** مل سکتا ہے۔
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to submit to someone or something's authority

جھکنا, ہتھیار ڈالنا

جھکنا, ہتھیار ڈالنا

Ex: The bullies demanded that he knuckle under, but he refused .بدمعاشوں نے مطالبہ کیا کہ وہ **جھک جائے**، لیکن اس نے انکار کر دیا۔
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knucklehead
[اسم]

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

بیوقوف, احمق

بیوقوف, احمق

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hollow leg
[اسم]

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

کھوکھلی ٹانگ, بے انت پیٹ

کھوکھلی ٹانگ, بے انت پیٹ

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.آل یو کین ایٹ بوفے میں، اس نے اپنی پلیٹ کو اتنا اونچا لگایا کہ یہ واضح تھا کہ اس کے پاس ایک **کھوکھلی ٹانگ** ہے۔
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to leg it
[فقرہ]

walk

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leg to stand on
[فقرہ]

a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team 's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had leg to stand on.
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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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shake a leg
[جملہ]

said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.
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to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

جذبات چھپانے کی صلاحیت, مشکل حالات میں پرسکون رہنے کی صلاحیت

جذبات چھپانے کی صلاحیت, مشکل حالات میں پرسکون رہنے کی صلاحیت

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .وہ آنے والے مشکل دور میں **اپنے جذبات چھپانے اور پرسکون نظر آنے کی صلاحیت** برقرار رکھنے کا منصوبہ بنا رہا ہے۔
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lip
[اسم]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

ہونٹ, بے ادبانہ جواب

ہونٹ, بے ادبانہ جواب

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lip service
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an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

دکھاوا حمایت, کھوکھلے وعدے

دکھاوا حمایت, کھوکھلے وعدے

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .تنظیم کے مشن اسٹیٹمنٹ میں بلند نظریات شامل تھے، لیکن یہ زیادہ تر **دکھاوے کی حمایت** تھی کیونکہ ان کے طریقے ان کے بیان کردہ اقدار کے خلاف تھے۔
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read my lips
[جملہ]

used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared , Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline . "
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a very insignificant individual or thing

اہم نہیں, کوئی خاص نہیں

اہم نہیں, کوئی خاص نہیں

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.وہ ہمیشہ اپنی کامیابیوں کے بارے میں شیخی مارتا ہے، لیکن جب میری باری ہوتی ہے تو وہ ایسا رویہ اختیار کرتا ہے جیسے میں **کوئی اہمیت نہیں رکھتا**۔
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blabbermouth
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someone who gossips indiscreetly

باتونی, گپ باز

باتونی, گپ باز

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feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .
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to mouth off
[فعل]

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

بے ادبی سے بولنا, بلند آواز میں شکایت کرنا

بے ادبی سے بولنا, بلند آواز میں شکایت کرنا

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .جب وہ کسی فیصلے سے متفق نہیں ہوتی تو اکثر **بے تکلف بولتی ہے**۔
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to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: runs off at the mouth too much .
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to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
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to neck
[فعل]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

جوش سے چومنا, لاڈ کرنا

جوش سے چومنا, لاڈ کرنا

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an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
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nervy
[صفت]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

بہادر, نڈر

بہادر, نڈر

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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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hard-nosed
[صفت]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

حقیقت پسند, عملی

حقیقت پسند, عملی

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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.
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one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
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nosy
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showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

تجسس کرنے والا, دخل انداز

تجسس کرنے والا, دخل انداز

Ex: I told him to stop being nosy and respect my privacy .میں نے اسے کہا کہ وہ **تجسس** کرنا بند کرے اور میری رازداری کا احترام کرے۔
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a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.
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to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.
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to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.
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used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.
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to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .
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to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
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to palm off
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to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

بیچنا, تھوپنا

بیچنا, تھوپنا

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.جب دفتر نے اپنے کمپیوٹرز کو اپ گریڈ کیا، تو انہوں نے پرانے کو انٹرنز پر **تھوپنے** کی کوشش کی۔
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an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

سرد مہر, لاپرواہی

سرد مہر, لاپرواہی

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .مینیجر نے غلطی کرنے والے ملازم کے لیے **بے رخی** کا مظاہرہ کیا۔
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to rest
[فعل]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

آرام کرنا, منحصر ہونا

آرام کرنا, منحصر ہونا

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.معیار کنٹرول کو یقینی بنانا پروڈکشن ٹیم پر **منحصر** ہے۔
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spineless
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lacking courage or determination

بزدل, عزم سے محروم

بزدل, عزم سے محروم

Ex: The team 's spineless response led to their failure in the competition .ٹیم کا **بزدلانہ** جواب مقابلے میں ان کی ناکامی کا باعث بنا۔
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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to stomach
[فعل]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

برداشت کرنا, سہنا

برداشت کرنا, سہنا

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to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.
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to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.
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rule of thumb
[فقرہ]

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
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thumbs up
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an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
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to toe the line
[فقرہ]

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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tongue
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a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

زبان, لسان

زبان, لسان

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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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tongue-tied
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unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

گونگا, پریشان

گونگا, پریشان

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .وہ ہمیشہ **زبان سے لڑکھڑاتا ہے** جب وہ اپنے کرش سے بات کرتا ہے۔
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used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.
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tooth and nail
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with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .
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describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .
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to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.
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sweet tooth
[اسم]

a strong appetite for sweet food

میٹھا دانت, میٹھائی کا شوق

میٹھا دانت, میٹھائی کا شوق

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کتاب Street Talk 1
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