Everyday Life - Experiment & Exploration
Discover how English idioms like "test the waters" and "itchy feet" relate to experiment and exploration in English.
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to live out of a suitcase
[phrase]
to briefly live in one or several places, without ever unpacking one's luggage, often due to not having a permanent place to live or stay in
Ex: Since losing his apartment, he has been living out of a suitcase and staying with friends.
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Sign initchy feet
[noun]
a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere
Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands.
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Sign inon the road
[phrase]
in an active state of travel by car, bus, or other form of transportation
Ex: She's often on the road, visiting clients and promoting her business.
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the call of the wild
[phrase]
the instinctive desire to return to a more primitive, untamed way of life, often associated with the wilderness or natural world
Ex: After years in the city, Maya felt the call of the wild and moved to a cabin in the mountains.
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Sign into hit the road
[phrase]
to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip
Ex: After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure.
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Sign into test the waters
[phrase]
to examine the chances of something's success before trying it
Ex: Before making a career change, she decided to test the waters by taking on a part-time job in the new field.
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Sign into turn something upside down
[phrase]
to search through a place or thing thoroughly, often making it messy
Ex: The children turned the room upside down looking for the key.
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