Idiom | Meaning | Example |
weather the storm |
survive a crisis, live through tough times
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Pat lost his job and I had surgery, but we weathered the storm.
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weed out |
remove, delete, get rid of, turf it
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We have to weed out the courses that people don't need, such as Caring For Your Polar Bear.
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weigh in at |
measure the weight of a person, tip the scales
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Teddy weighed in at one hundred kilograms. He's a heavy man.
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weirdo |
strange person, pervert, creep
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This weirdo started following us around the park. It was scary!
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wekabi |
personal evil spirit, personal devil
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His wekabi told him to steal the statue of the Ethiopian ruler.
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well heeled |
wealthy, rich, well off
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The Clarks were well heeled, wealthy enough to hire servants.
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well hung [B] |
having a large penis and testicles
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That stallion is well hung. He's very well equipped.
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well off |
wealthy, well to do
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Ken's family is fairly well off. They can afford a few luxuries.
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well taken |
true, significant
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Your statement is well taken. The Canadian family has changed.
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well to do |
wealthy, rich, loaded
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Many well-to-do families send their children to private schools.
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