Idioms containing KILL
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CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT
said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about smth.
1. When overhearing a private conversation, remember, curiosity killed the cat.
2. She always reminds her kids that curiosity killed the cat during their adventures.
2. She always reminds her kids that curiosity killed the cat during their adventures.
DRESSED TO KILL
dressed to make a strong impression, usually in fancy or stylish clothes
1. I was very embarrassed when I walked into the party thinking it was informal and found that everyone except me was dressed to kill.
2. Marjorie wanted to make a lasting impression on John. When he arrived to take her out, she was dressed to kill.
2. Marjorie wanted to make a lasting impression on John. When he arrived to take her out, she was dressed to kill.
KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
to accomplish two objectives with one action
1. I have to go to New York on business this Friday, and I’ve needed to get some new suits for some time. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone: I’ll attend to my business in New York on Friday and Monday and do some shopping over the weekend.
2. I need to get rid of all the old baby clothes I had for my children when they were small. Since you are about to have your first baby, why don’t I give the clothes to you? We’ll kill two birds with one stone
2. I need to get rid of all the old baby clothes I had for my children when they were small. Since you are about to have your first baby, why don’t I give the clothes to you? We’ll kill two birds with one stone
TIME TO KILL, HAVE (SOME)
to have a period of time to pass while waiting for some future event
1. I expected the plane to leave at 4:30 but it has been delayed. Now I have some time to kill while I wait for the plane.
2. Sarah arrived at the meeting early. She had time to kill so she read a magazine.
2. Sarah arrived at the meeting early. She had time to kill so she read a magazine.
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