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II Slangs
got a dentist's appointment at 10. Synonyms: shoot the breeze
CROAk
Definition: To die.
Example: 1) Old man Douglas croaked last week.
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Etymology: 'Croak' refers to the sound that some animals make when they die.
dOSE YOUR IiEAd
Definition: To be quiet, stop talking.
Example: 1) Close your head, Rich! The professor is about to address the class.
Synonyms: shut up
CUT ANd dRY
Definition: Something which is very obvious and clear, not requir- ing further explanation.
Example: 1) Stop asking me questions-the instructions are cut and dry.
coLd FEET
Definition: Loss of courage, fear.
Example: 1) Lisa wanted to jump off the high diving board, but she got cold feet once she got up there.
Etymology: If your 'feet' are 'cold', you can't walk or move forward very well - you are frozen in one place.
