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TAKE THE QUIZ“of (the)”
The following 434 entries include the term of (the).
put one foot in front of the other
phrase: to walk especially when it is difficult
relic of the past
noun phrase: something no longer used or considered modern
scum of the earth
noun phrase: the worst people on the earth
short of the mark
phrase: not reaching the target that was aimed for —often used figuratively
something/anything of the kind
noun phrase: something like the person or thing mentioned —often used in negative statements
speak/talk of the devil
phrase—used in speech to say that someone one has been talking about has unexpectedly appeared
specialty of the house
noun phrase: a special dish that is featured in a restaurant
State of the Union address
noun phrase: a yearly speech given by the U.S. President to Congress and the people to tell them about important things that are affecting the country
stay/keep ahead of the field
phrase: to continue to be more successful than one's competitors
the beginning of the end
noun phrase: the start of a series of events that leads to the end
the belle of the ball
noun phrase: the most beautiful and popular woman at a dance, party, etc.
the benefit of the doubt
noun phrase: the state of accepting something/someone as honest or deserving of trust even though there are doubts
the bottom of the barrel
noun phrase: the lowest possible condition, level, etc.
the end of the line
noun phrase: the end (as of a condition or situation)
the end of the road
noun phrase: the end (as of a condition or situation)
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