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2020-12-30 05:16:04 drink like a fish

Meaning
If someone drinks like a fish, they drink a lot of alcohol.

For example

Since he got back from the war Billy's been drinking like a fish, and we think he needs some help.

Some people might say I drink like a fish, but I don't think I drink too much.
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2020-12-27 05:16:02 user base

business jargon The number units of a particular product or service that are currently in use, especially software or an Internet or computing platform. (Also referred to as "install(ed) user base" or simply "install(ed) base.")

The video game developer's insistence on backwards compatibility in their newest console shows an earnest effort to keep their user base happy.
There have been fears that the computer giant's existing user base may decline after their newest operating system is implemented.
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2020-12-27 05:16:02 run out of steam

Meaning
If someone runs out of steam, they run out of energy or enthusiasm. If something runs out of steam, it loses momentum and slows down

For example

Hillary's campaign ran out of steam when it became clear there was no way she could win the nomination.

Steve started the game well, but he ran out of steam towards the end. He needs to work on his fitness.
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2020-12-23 05:15:58 in the wild

In naturally occurring conditions or environments.

The snow leopard is in such danger of extinction that only a few people have ever seen one in the wild.
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2020-12-23 05:15:58 You're only young once

Meaning
You can say "you're only young once" when you're trying to persuade someone, or yourself, to do something while you're still young enough to do it.

For example

Jules was trying to talk me into backpacking through Africa with her when she said, "Come on! You're only young once!"

I invited my ninety-year-old grandfather to come fishing with us and he smiled and said, "Oh, why not. You're only young once."

Note
This phrase is more of a cliche than an idiom, but it's still useful for learners to know.
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2020-12-22 05:15:57 in no way, shape, or form

Meaning
In no possible manner; under no circumstances; not by any means.

In no way, shape, or form is this kind of behavior acceptable !
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2020-12-22 05:15:57 take a break

Meaning
If you take a break, you have a short rest while doing something like working or playing sport.

For example

Let's take a break for ten minutes, and when we come back we can start a new section.

What do you do when you take a break? I hope you don't go outside and have a cigarette!
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2020-12-14 05:15:51 in layman's terms

Meaning
In words that can be understood by people outside of a given profession or field of expertise, i.e., without the use of jargon or highly technical terms.

For example

Chronic atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries has stopped oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, leading to a myocardial infarction. In layman's terms, you've suffered a heart attack.

I wish these software agreements would be written in layman's terms, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
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