[have one's hide] {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish severely. * /John's mother said she would have his hide if he was late to school again./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

hide or hair

[hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A sign or trace of someone that is gone or lost; any sign at all of something missing. Usually used […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hide out

[hide out] {v. phr.} To go into hiding, as in the case of a criminal on the run. * /He tried to hide out but the police tracked him down./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hide one's face

[hide one's face] or [hide one's head] {v. phr.} 1. To lower your head or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment. * /The teacher found out that […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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chime in

[chime in] {v.} 1. {informal} To join in. * /The whole group chimed in on the chorus./ * /When the argument got hot, John […]

kettle of fish

[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered; how things are; a happening; business. * /I thought he […]

Adlai Stevenson

(1900-1965) January 11, 1954 He who slings mud generally loses ground.

Alpha Geek

[Alpha Geek] The most knowledgeable, technically proficient person in an office or work group. * /"I dunno, ask Rick. He's […]

Irish proverb

God is not as severe as he is said to be.

cabbage

[cabbage] {n.} 1. A stupid person or someone with no mental abilities whatever. 2. Cloth trimmed from a customer's material by […]

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mince words

[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak […]