Example: At the meeting, Jim wanted to talk turkey but Pam and Alex only wanted to joke around.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
To Talk Turkey
If you "talk turkey," you want to have a serious discussion.
Example: At the meeting, Jim wanted to talk turkey but Pam and Alex only wanted to joke around.
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Example: At the meeting, Jim wanted to talk turkey but Pam and Alex only wanted to joke around.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Add Fuel to the Fire
When you add fuel to the fire, you make a bad situation even worse.
Example: Kristen and Julie were in a fight and Jessica added fuel to the fire by telling Kristen that Julie spoke rudely of her.
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Example: Kristen and Julie were in a fight and Jessica added fuel to the fire by telling Kristen that Julie spoke rudely of her.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
A Slap on the Wrist
A "slap on the wrist" is a mild punishment.
Example: A police officer pulled Tony over for speeding but he got away with only a slap on the wrist. Instead of a ticket, tony got a warning.
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