| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar |
very solid or stable, not movable or wobbly
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"What is the foundation made of?"
"Concrete - it's as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar!"
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| as sure as shit |
certain to happen, predictable, a foregone conclusion
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Robert will come, sure as shit. He comes every day.
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| as the crow flies |
the shortest distance between two places
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The farm is about ten miles northeast of town, as the crow flies.
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| as useless as a fifth wheel |
not useful, not needed, redundant, (four wheels are sufficient)
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I sat there watching the four of them play bridge, and feeling as useless as a fifth wheel.
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| as useless as tits on a boar |
not useful, not necessary, having no function
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Our toenails are useless - as useless as tits on a boar.
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| ask for it |
invite or deserve an attack
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When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.
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| ask for the moon |
ask for a lot, ask for more than you need or want
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When we negotiate our salary let's try this strategy: Ask for the moon and hope for a 10% raise.
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| asking price |
a starting price, a price to begin negotiations
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The asking price for the lot was $29,500. It sold for $28,000.
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| asleep at the switch |
not alert, not watching, not paying attention
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If you're asleep at the switch, you won't learn much in class.
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| ass |
fool, dipstick, jerk
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Don't be an ass, Duddy. Stay in school and get your diploma.
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