Idioms
read (someone's) mind
to guess what someone is thinking
It is very difficult to read the mind of my boss and know what she wants me to do.
read (someone) his or her rights
read (someone) like an open book
read (something) into (something)
read (something) over or read over (something)
read (something) through or read through (something)
read between the lines
read the handwriting on the wall
read the riot act (to someone)
read up on (someone or something)
ready, willing, and able
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put the blame on (someone)
watch out for (someone or something)
come to life
none of (someone's) beeswax
spin (something) off or spin off (something)
in a hole
as soon as
have a good time
turn to (someone or something)
hard on (someone's) heels
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The phrase 'rule of thumb'is derived from and old English law which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
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