| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a pocket of resistance |
a small group resisting, a few people not on side
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There's a pocket of resistance in one district. A few disagree.
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| a poker face |
a face with no expression; showing no emotion
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Judge Brady has a poker face. He doesn't show his emotions.
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| a pop |
per person, per ticket
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"How much are the tickets?" "Fifty dollars a pop."
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| a pretty penny |
a lot of money, a high price
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I bet she paid a pretty penny for that coat. It looks expensive.
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| a question of |
the important factor, the issue
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For them, it's a question of faith. They believe in the Bible.
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| a quick study |
a person who tries to learn much in a short time, a crash course
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When my wife was elected to city council, I became a quick study in municipal politics.
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| a quickie |
a quick game or visit, a short time of play
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I love to play chess. Do we have time for a quickie before dinner?
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| a raw deal |
an unfair contract, paying too much, taken in
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If he's charging too much rent you're getting a raw deal.
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| a red-letter day |
a special day, a memorable day
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This is going to be a red-letter day. I found my lost keys!
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| a redneck |
a person who is intolerant of other opinions and cultures, a bigot
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If you ask a redneck he'll say, "Find a job or starve - and if you don't like it, too bad."
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