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teach a lesson

[teach a lesson] {v. phr.} To show that bad behavior can be harmful. * /When Johnny pulled Mary's hair, she taught him a lesson by breaking his toy boat./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Introductory lesson from Lynn Bo - an American speech therapist. In this video you will learn how a stress can change the word from a noun to a verb. AccentMasterLynn Channel

get together

[get together] {v.} To come to an agreement; agree. * /Mother says I should finish my arithmetic lesson, and Father says I should mow the lawn. Why don't you two […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Vernon Law

U.S. baseball player Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson. www.english-slang.com

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[two strikes against one] {n. phr.} From baseball. Two opportunities wasted in some undertaking, so that only one chance is […]

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