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jack-rabbit start
jack-rabbit start {n.}, {informal}
A very sudden start from a still position; a very fast start from a stop.
Bob made a jack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
security blanket
security blanket {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial}
An idea, person, or object that one holds on to for psychological reassurance or comfort as infants usually hang on to the edge of a pillow, a towel, or a blanket.
Sue has gone to Aunt Mathilda for a chat; she is her security blanket.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
under one's nose
under one's nose or under the nose of {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place.
The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards.
When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw three right under his nose on the desk.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
dog's life
dog's life {n. phr.}
A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness.
Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog's life inside an empty barrel.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
bear with
bear with {v.}, {formal}
To have patience with; not get angry with.
Your little sister is sick. Try to bear with her when she cries.
It is hard to bear with criticism.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
bear in the air
bear in the air or bear in the sky {n. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
A police helicopter flying overhead watching for speeders.
Slow down, good buddy, there's a bear in the air.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
dead pedal
dead pedal {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
A slow moving vehicle.
Better pass that eighteen wheeler, Jack; it's a dead pedal.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
brown paper bag
brown paper bag {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
An unmarked police car.
The beaver got a Christmas card because she didn't notice the brown paper bag at her back door.
See: PLAIN WHITE WRAPPER.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
music to one's ears
music to one's ears {n. phr.}
Something one likes to hear.
When the manager phoned to say I got the job, it was music to my ears.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
wet behind the ears
wet behind the ears {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Not experienced; not knowing how to do something; new in a job or place.
The new student is still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks that the boys play on each other.
Contrast: DRY BEHIND THE EARS.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms