English Idioms

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2021-09-27 19:59:02 the moment of truth

Meaning
The moment of truth is a time when the truth about something is revealed, or when an important decision is made.

For example:

We're getting our exam results today so the moment of truth is nearly here.

We've been at the tennis tournament all weekend, and now we're watching the last game in the last match, so the moment of truth is here at last.

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2021-09-27 16:29:47 like attracts like

Meaning:
People tend to seek out or be attracted to those that are similar or like-minded.

For Example:

I know that like attracts like, but you should try associating with people with some more diverse perspectives on life.
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2021-09-27 16:25:19 time and time again

Meaning:
If you've done something time and time again, you've done it many times, or you've done it repeatedly.

For example:

I've told Terry time and time again not to call me before ten in the morning, but he still does it!

Note
The idiom "time after time" has the same meaning, and can be used in the same way.
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2021-09-27 00:18:03 Idiom of the Day

a recipe for disaster

Meaning:
Something is a recipe for disaster if it's going to cause trouble or serious problems.

For example:

Inviting my mother-in-law to stay for a week is a recipe for disaster. I'll end up arguing with her, and then my wife and I will quarrel and then the kids will get upset. It's a bad idea!

Eating too much, not exercising enough, and being under stress is a recipe for disaster. You'll end up overweight and you'll probably die young.
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2021-09-26 17:33:14 Slang of the Day

armpit

Meaning:
a very unpleasant place

For example:

This town is smelly, dirty, ugly and hot. No wonder it's called the armpit of America.

Gerry reckons the town he was born in is the armpit of the universe, but it can't be that bad.
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2021-09-26 14:00:43 Idiom of the Day

a bad hair day

Meaning:
If you're having a bad hair day, everything seems to be going wrong for you.

For example:

Poor Sue's in a terrible mood. I think she's having a bad hair day.

I knew it was going to be a bad hair day when my car wouldn't start.

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2021-09-25 07:56:15 Phrasal Verb of the Day

opt for

Meaning:
If you opt for something, you choose it from a range of possible options.

For example:

My husband opted for early retirement because he didn't want to work until he was 65 years old.

Many companies now opt for outsourcing if they need something like intranet-based real-time workflow management.

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