Idiom Definitions for 'At death's door'
Meaning 1:
If someone looks as if they are at death's door, they look seriously unwell and might actually be dying.
Meaning 2:
If someone is at death's door, they are very ill and close to death.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Bet the farm'
If you bet the farm, you risk everything on something you think will succeed.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion'
This means that it is better to be the head or at the top of something that isn't very important or prestigious than a small or unimportant member of something big.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Who has eaten of the pot knows the taste of the broth'
Experience is the best teacher.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Father figure'
A father figure is an older man, often in a position of power or authority, who commands great respect and inspires feelings like those for a father.
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Idiom Definitions for 'If worst comes to worst'
This isused to show the worst that could happen in a situation: If worst comes to worst and the hotels are full, we can sleep in the car.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Have-nots'
People without wealth or power are the have-nots.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Post-haste'
Post-haste means as quickly as possible.
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Idiom Definitions for 'Pile it on thick'
To pile it on thick is to exaggerate or overstate something, usually flattery or praise. ('Lay it on thick' is also used.)
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Idiom Definitions for 'Late bloomer'
When someone does not obtain success with their interests, talents, or personality until later in their lives, we say they are a late bloomer.
