| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| seeing things |
imagine that you see things, hallucinate
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If John said there's a ghost in the house, he must be seeing things.
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| seek revenge |
try to hurt a person who hurt you, get back at
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If a dog bites you, there are many ways to seek revenge.
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| seen better days |
not in good condition, worn out
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This jacket has seen better days. Look how the sleeves are worn.
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| seen dead in |
(See wouldn't be caught dead)
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| seize the opportunity |
act now to gain most, take advantage of
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He seized the opportunity to invest in gold. He didn't wait.
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| self-made man |
one who succeeds by his own efforts
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Ming built his business by himself. He's a self-made man.
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| self-starter |
a person who will begin to work without a supervisor; a go-getter
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We're looking for self starters - people who can begin a job and work by themselves.
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| sell like hotcakes |
sell many, sell fast
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Hockey cards sell like hotcakes. The kids collect them.
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| sell out |
sell a business, sell all assets
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Grandpa was 60 years old when he sold out and moved to Victoria.
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| sell out |
sell information or support
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The Bible tells us that Judas sold out to the bad guys.
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