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Behavior & Approach - Reaction & Response

Discover how English idioms like "with open arms" and "go off on a tangent" relate to reactions and responses in English.

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cut it out

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

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more power to one's elbow

used to express support, encouragement, or admiration for someone's efforts

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enough said

used to say that there is no need for one to say more or offer more details

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for Christ's sake

used when one is angry, frustrated, or surprised by something

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perish the thought

used to show strong disagreement

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slow off the mark

slow to start or react to a situation, often leading to a disadvantage or delay in progress

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to not turn a hair

to stay calm regardless of the situation one is in or things that happened

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to not bat an eye

to show no sign of worry or surprise when something unexpected occurs

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to turn the other cheek

to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

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to take something in good part

to refrain from becoming upset about or offended by something

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to give somebody the runaround

to deny someone a definite answer to something or refuse to offer them help

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with open arms

in a way that shows willingness to accept new ideas or welcome people

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to go off on a tangent

to begin talking about a subject that is not in any way related to the original topic that is being discussed

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