[make sense] {v. phr.} 1. To be something you can understand or explain; not be difficult or strange. * /The explanation in the school book made no sense because the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make a dent in

[make a dent in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make less by a very small amount; reduce slightly. - Usually used in the negative or with such qualifying words as "hardly" […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

amount to

[amount to] {v.} Signify; add up to. * /John's total income didn't amount to more than a few hundred dollars./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

pin down

[pin down] {v.} 1a. To keep (someone) from moving; make stay in a place or position; trap. * /Mr. Jones' leg was pinned down under the car after the accident./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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James Thurber

(1894--), Life (March 14, 1960) I used to wake up at 4 AM and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out […]

LYL

[LYL] "Love ya lots"

feel free to do

[feel free to do] {v. phr.} To take the liberty to engage in an activity. * /Please feel free to take off your jackets; this […]

run into

[run into] {v.} 1. To mix with; join with. * /If the paint brush is too wet, the red paint will run into the white on the […]

Samuel Johnson

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bomb

[bomb] {n.} A large sum of money as in 'to make a bomb'. Also 'to go like a bomb' meaning to travel at high speed.