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in the soup

[in the soup] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In serious trouble; in confusion; in disorder. * /When his wife overdrew their bank account without telling him, Mr. Phillips suddenly found himself really […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

duck soup

[duck soup] {n.}, {slang} 1. A task easily accomplished or one that does not require much effort. * /That history test was duck soup./ 2. A person who offers no […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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John Mendoza

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give an ear to

[give an ear to] or [lend an ear to] {v. phr.}, {literary} To listen to. * /Children should give an ear to their parents' […]

nail down

[nail down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make certain; make sure; settle. * /Joe had a hard time selling his car, but he finally […]

J. De La Bruyere

All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

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[Chip Jewelry] Old computers destined to be scrapped or turned into decoration. * /"I paid three grand for that Mac and now […]

LTNS

[LTNS] "Long time no see"