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EVERYDAY IDIOMS
47 SOLVING PROBLEMS
10
Language - English
Graduate
06/23/2006

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Term
GET TO THE BOTTOM OF, GET TO THE HEART OF
Definition
to fially find an explanation for something
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NIP IN THE BUD
Definition
to stop something before it becomes a problem
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WRACK ONE`S BRAINS, BEAT ONE`S BRAINS
Definition
to think very hard about something (often the solution to a problem)
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TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THEN ONE.
Definition
Two people can find a solution better than one person can alone.
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WORK OUT, IRON OUT
Definition
to resolve a problem, to reach an agreement
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DO THE TRICK
Definition
to have desired result, to be an adequate solution
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QUICK FIX
Definition
a simple, temporary solution to a problem
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TAKE A DIFFRENT TACK
Definition
to approach a problem or situation from a different angle
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AS A LAST RESORT
Definition
as the last solution (often the last desirable one)
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NO MAGICK BULLET
Definition
no complete solution or cure to a problem
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