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Understanding Common Idioms by leizar_death64 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses several English idioms and their origins or meanings: 1) "At the end of your tether" refers to having no patience or energy left to deal with something more, like an animal tied to a rope that cannot go further. 2) "Black sheep" comes from the idea that a black sheep in a flock would be less valuable and not welcomed, and now refers to someone whose behavior is considered bad or embarrassing by their family. 3) "Nip something in the bud" means to stop something before it becomes
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