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idiom

To turn over a new leaf

To begin again; to start anew; to refresh.

He turned over a new leaf and got a good job.


Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not
smoking any more.
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To drive somebody nuts

To make someone feel crazy.

The kids were running around the house all day. They
were driving me nuts.
Can you turn the music down? It is driving me nuts.
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To be nuts about
somebody/something

Really like somebody/something

My friend seems to be totally nuts about her. I think he


really likes her.
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To be shaking like a leaf

Tremble usually with fear or from the cold


You are shaking like a leaf. Come here! I’ll get you a
warm blanket or a hot cup of tea.
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Save for a rainy day

Save something for a time in the future


when you will need it.
I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but
you should really save that money for a rainy day.
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To be under the weather

To feel unwell.
I was under the weather last week, but I'm feeling
much better now.
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The autumn years

When you are a bit old.


Now that you're retired from work, how do you plan to
spend your autumn years?
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To get wind of something

Hear a rumour. To learn a piece of


information, esp. when it has been a secret.
If Mom gets wind of this prank we're planning, we'll be
grounded for the rest of the summer.
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