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• A watched pot never boils means that waiting eagerly makes time seem longer.
• Constantly checking something can make the waiting feel slow and frustrating.

Last verified on 10-08-2026

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• The idiom “Let sleeping dogs lie” means not to bring up an old problem or conflict again.
• It advises leaving a troublesome situation alone if it is already settled.

Last verified on 09-08-2026

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• The idiom "The Alpha and Omega" is taken from Christianity and refers to Jesus.
• "Alpha" is the first letter of Greek alphabet.
• "Omega" is the last letter of Greek alphabet.
• Therefore, the meaning of the idiom is 'The beginning and the end'.

Last verified on 08-08-2026

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• The idiom "to poke one's nose into" means to interfere or involve oneself in someone else's matters without invitation.
• It often in an intrusive way.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The phrase "Out of the blue" means Unexpectedly/Suddenly.
• It refers to something happening without warning or surprise, like a sudden event or occurrence.

Last verified on 06-08-2026

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• The idiom means having too many tasks, responsibilities, or projects at the same time.
• It suggests that taking on too many activities may reduce effectiveness or make it difficult to manage them all.

Last verified on 04-08-2026

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"Tongue in cheek" means to say something jokingly or sarcastically, not to be taken literally or seriously.

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Money makes the mare go.

• Meaning: Money is often necessary to make things happen or get work done.

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• Phrase: “A Pakistan player and his Indian rival”
• It is not a fixed idiom.
• It is a descriptive phrase.
• It refers to two competitors from Pakistan and India.

Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA

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• At one's beck and call means to be always ready to obey someone's orders or help immediately.
• It refers to being constantly available to serve someone.

Last verified on 28-07-2026