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2022-03-18 19:30:36 A hard nut to crack

Meaning

(1) a problem or situation that's difficult to solve or deal with;

(2) a person who is difficult to understand or know;

(3) a group, place or opportunity that's difficult to join or gain entry.

For example

 This algebra equation sure is a hard nut to crack.

Congratulations on restoring your antique car—I'll bet that was a hard nut to crack. 

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2022-03-18 06:06:03 Happy Holi Open / Comment

2022-03-16 05:21:45 publicity hound

Meaning
Someone who seeks to have the attention of the public constantly focused on him or herself, typically by means of attracting media coverage.

For example

The former actor's run at politics is seen by many as just another stunt by a publicity hound desperate to keep the spotlight on himself.

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2022-03-14 04:41:17 kick to the curb

Meaning

to discard, dismiss or reject something or someone (especially in a humiliating manner, as if putting garbage out by the curb)

For example

 Vote November 3rd to kick criminal ministers to the curb.

Help us with a ₹100 donation so we can kick cancer to the curb.

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2022-03-13 17:16:43 poetry in motion

Meaning
Something that is very elegant, graceful, and/or beautiful to observe, especially dance or the performing arts.

For example

The ballet was sublime to watch, truly poetry in motion.

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2022-03-12 07:51:39 walking on eggshells (eggs)

Meaning
to be extremely careful around someone in order not to upset them

For example

 Whenever my mother-in-law visits I'm walking on eggshells in my own home.

We've all been walking on eggshells around my father since he lost his job.

Everyone is walking on eggshells at my firm because the owner is visiting our office this week.

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2022-03-11 18:11:23 plastic grin

Meaning
A forced, artificial smile; a smile someone wears despite having no feelings of happiness or joy.

For example

John seemed fine at first glance, but before long I could tell that he was wearing a plastic grin and that something was bothering him.

Look at his big plastic grin—he's such a con man! I sure hope he doesn't win the election.

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2022-03-03 06:16:44 Head in the sand

Meaning
to ignore or refuse to think about a problem or something unpleasant.

For example

   I knew I needed to finish my paper before exams started but I just kept my head in the sand and now I won't have time to finish it before its due.

You've had your head in the sand about this marriage for two years and now I'm too tired to work on it. I want a divorce! 

Here are three overdue bills! I can't believe you're burying your head in the sand again.

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2022-03-02 06:53:39 have / get one's ducks in a row @engchoice

Meaning
get well prepared or organized for something that's going to happen

For example

  I wish we could join you but we have to get our ducks in a row before our move this weekend.

Too bad you didn't have your ducks in a row before you quit your job.

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