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Offline MysteRy

IDIOM OF THE DAY
« on: May 06, 2025, 08:22:54 AM »


Meaning: To attempt to capture or control something elusive, intangible, or ever-changing

Example: Trying to understand his true intentions was like trying to bottle a shadow — no matter how close I got, they always slipped away.

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Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2025, 06:32:18 AM »



Example: When the waiter got our order wrong for the third time, Jack just flew off the handle and started yelling.

« Last Edit: May 07, 2025, 06:34:14 AM by MysteRy »
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Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2025, 06:20:23 AM »


Example:
Jenna keeps trying to change her boss’s mind about the project, but it’s like trying to catch the fog with a net he’s already made up his mind.
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Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2025, 01:45:53 PM »


Example: After realizing how much time she was wasting, Maya quit social media cold turkey and focused on her studies instead.

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Offline MysteRy

Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2025, 10:33:35 AM »


Meaning: Someone who talks confidently or boasts a lot but lacks the ability, experience, or intention to back it up.

Example: He keeps bragging about his business success, but he’s all hat and no cattle — he hasn’t launched a single product yet.

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