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Use the idiom: batten down the hatches.
(getting ready for a difficult situation)
Say a sailing expression that means: to be put in a difficult situation that could not be improved.
left high and dry.
What does in mean? shoot yourself in the foot.
make your situation worse unintentionally.
Use the idiom: to steal a march on...
(get advantage acting before rivals)
Say a war expression that means: delay making a decision.
hang/hold fire.
What does in mean? a flash in the pan
something that happened only once and was not repeated.
Use the idiom: any port in a storm.
You must accept any help you're 0ffered in a difficult situation.
Say a sailing expression that means: everyone must help.
all hands on deck.
What does in mean? to be taken aback
to be shocked, surprised.
Use the idiom: chalk and cheese.
totally different.
Say a binomial idiom that means: in state of confusion
at sixes and sevens.
What does in mean? wear and tear
damage through everyday use
Use the idiom: as thick as thieves
secretive, quite close.
Say an idiom that means: to look extremely angry
a face like thunder.
What does in mean? as keen as mustard.
Very eager and interested.
Use the idiom: as dry as a bone
(thirsty or extremely dry)
Say an idiom that means: extremely fresh and full of energy.
as fresh as a daisy
What does in mean? Fits like a glove.
fits extremely well.
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