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weed out

Idiom Problem Solving

Meaning

to remove unwanted people or things

Example Sentences

"The editor weeded out the mistakes before publishing."

Related Expressions

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a family secret that one wants to keep hidden

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Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.

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to take a break from daily routine; to relax

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performing very well; full of energy and success

old flame

a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past

Take something with a grain of salt

To not take something too seriously or literally