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  2. List of English-language expressions related to death

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    Based on the original meaning of the phrase of taking the path of least resistance. Take the last train to glory [2] To die Euphemism: An idiom Christian in origin. Tango Uniform [citation needed] Dead, irreversibly broken Military slang

  3. English-language idioms - Wikipedia

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    An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).

  4. No Pressure - Wikipedia

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    "No Pressure", by Waka Flocka Flame and Slim Dunkin from Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone), 2011 "No Pressure", by Young Jeezy from Boss Yo Life Up Gang, 2013; See also

  5. Idiom - Wikipedia

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    An idiom is a phrase or expression that largely or exclusively carries a figurative or non-literal meaning, rather than making any literal sense. Categorized as formulaic language , an idiomatic expression's meaning is different from the literal meanings of each word inside it. [ 1 ]

  6. List of idioms of improbability - Wikipedia

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    An expression, today falling into disuse, is la semaine des quatre jeudis ("the week of the four Thursdays"), as in "that will happen (or not) during the week of the four Thursdays" (Thursday was the break in the school week).

  7. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [1] [2] In 1768, John Ray defined a proverbial phrase as:

  8. Chip on shoulder - Wikipedia

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    In 2003, 50 Cent released the song "Many Men (Wish Death)" using this phrase. In 2006, Beyonce released the song "Upgrade U", with the line "This ain't no shoulder with a chip, or an ego". The 2007 musical Legally Blonde has a song titled "Chip on My Shoulder". In this, after being accused of having a chip on his shoulder, Emmett Forrest ...

  9. No Pressure (Logic album) - Wikipedia

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    No Pressure is the sixth studio album by American rapper Logic. It was released through Def Jam Recordings and Visionary Music Group on July 24, 2020. The production on the album was handled by Logic himself, No I.D. , 6ix , and FnZ , among others.