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More idioms. #1036122
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-1.To take on a task that is way to big. 7 words

-2.To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting. 4

-3.This idiom is used when something is very expensive. 6

-4.Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation. 4

5.When something is done badly to save money. 2

6.You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally. 6

-7.The show has come to an end. It's all over. 5

-8.Meaning: Feeling slightly ill. 6

-9.This idiom means 'to hear rumors' about something or someone. 5

-10.Do or say something exactly right. 6

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Last edited by curly; 10/14/15 02:27 AM.

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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036124
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036126
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036127
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Not my answer K. Burn is involved.

Good one Bernie.


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036132
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036141
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036144
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Good ones. Gerry, that was no.2.

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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036148
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That wasn't me, curly. lol It was Gerry's number mix-up you were referring to.

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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036150
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036153
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036154
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Good ones. Sorry michele, too much turkey yesterday!!


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036155
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Hi Gail, thanks.


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036169
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036187
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That's it niteowl.


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036262
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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036278
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Thanks.


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036293
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Right answer wrong number! That's the "age factor"! woozy lol wave


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Re: More idioms. [Re: curly] #1036296
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I get it Gerry. I remember things from 60 years ago and forget things from yesterday.(lol)


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