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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more power to one's elbow
used to express support, encouragement, or admiration for someone's efforts
[sentence]
enough said
used to say that there is no need for one to say more or offer more details
[interjection]
slow off the mark
slow to start or react to a situation, often leading to a disadvantage or delay in progress
[phrase]
to not turn a hair
to stay calm regardless of the situation one is in or things that happened
[phrase]
to turn the other cheek
to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge
[phrase]
to give somebody the runaround
to deny someone a definite answer to something or refuse to offer them help
[phrase]

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