Sour grapes The phrase is used to describe a negative attitude of someone to something they…
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Pull Your Socks Up
Pull your socks up To work harder, to improve your behavior or performance when it is…
Trade Punches/Blows
Trade punches/blows 1/ To strike each other with fists. 2/ To exchange criticism with a rival or…
Put Your Finger On Something
Put your finger on something (it) To know or understand exactly why the situation is the way…
A New Broom Sweeps Clean
A new broom sweeps clean A new person recently appointed to a position makes many changes…
Nosedive
Nosedive (also averb) A sudden steep fall with the front pointing down. “The plane went into…