turn someone down (to say no to someone’s request or offer) If you turn her down, it will definitely hurt her feelings. The bank turned down our request for a loan. Tim asked her out, but she turned him down. envocabulary.com
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keep your pants on American Informal (be patient; calm down) Look at the time! We’re going to be late. – Keep your pants on; I’ll be ready in a minute. I will try my best to keep my pants on throughout the meeting. envocabulary.com
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greasy spoon informal (a small, cheap restaurant that serves food of low quality) I don’t have time for a sit-down meal. I’ll just grab a sandwich at the local greasy spoon. We all got sick after eating at the greasy spoon near the bus station. envocabulary.com
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a grain of truth (a very small amount of truth) There is not a grain of truth in what he said. Don’t believe everything you hear; there isn’t a grain of truth in those rumors. envocabulary.com
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full of beans informal (full of energy, lively) After a good night’s sleep in a hotel, I was feeling very full of beans. He was young and full of beans. Tim was ill last night, but now he is full of beans. envocabulary.com
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