coon’s age (very long time) I waited for Abraham for a coon’s age, but he didn’t come. I haven’t seen a movie in a coon’s age. envocabulary.com
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cook someone’s goose (ruin someone’s plans or hope of success) A penalty in the last minute of the game cooked their goose. If you try to cheat on me again, I have enough on you to cook your goose. envocabulary.com
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come out of your shell (become less shy and more friendly with people) Evan was quiet and shy, but he has really come out of his shell since he has been with us. Molly needs someone who can bring her out of her shell. envocabulary.com
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barn door close the barn door after the horse has bolted (act too late; try to prevent a problem that has already occurred) After the burglary, they installed security cameras, but it’s closing the barn door after the horse has bolted. envocabulary.com
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call for (say publicly that something must happen or be done) Health experts call for a ban on all cigarette advertising. (require something as necessary or appropriate) Success in exams calls for more study. The job calls for computer skills. call for British English (go to a place in …
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