Idioms, proverbs, adages

meaning of idiom "raise a stink"

• complain in a forceful way; make something into a big issue

• stop talking

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meaning of idiom "as clean as a whistle"

• spotless

• stop talking

• report misconduct

• earn money

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go green means

• create pollution and waste energy

• take steps to reduce pollution and save energy

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upset

the applecart

• report misconduct or bad behavior

• spoil someone’s plans; cause trouble

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cold

turkey

• the weather is cold

• immediately and completely stop a bad habit

• stop talking

• bad tasting food

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idiom 'bring home the bacon' means

• earn money; make a living

• spend money miserly

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'caught my eye' means

• catch the attention

• some dust particle in eye

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button his lips mean

• talking foolishly

• stop talking

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idiom "blow the whistle" means

• report misconduct

• report a good result

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idiom "let the cat out of the bag" means

• expose or reveal something

• hide something

• feed the cat

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