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Idiom Thinking and Understanding

Meaning

to quickly assess someone or something

Example Sentences

"She walked into the room and instantly sized up the situation."

Related Expressions

be a role model

to be an example that others should imitate

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completely controlled or dominated by someone

music to one’s ears

something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased

bolt from the blue

a sudden and unexpected event

head out

to leave for a destination

a steep learning curve

when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly