Idioms For The IELTS Speaking Test

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Idioms for the IELTS speaking testIdioms, with definitions or synonymsExamplesabove board - honest, openHis business dealings are above board.ad lib - improvise, interpolateThe actor forgot his lines and ad-libbed.after all - in spite of the situation;neverthelessI knew it! After all, I was right! He returned tohis hometown after all.against the grain - contrary tosomeone's feelings, principlesHis plan goes against the grain with herbecause she doesn't like cheating.all along - all the timeI knew about his little secret all along.all ears - eager to listenI am all ears.all of a sudden - suddenlyall the same - no differenceall thumbs - clumsyAll of a sudden, he refused to pay.If it's all the same to you, let's start at two.He can't fix anything, he's all thumbs.apple of one's eye - very dear, preciousHer son is the apple of her eye.apple of discord - subject of envyor quarrelThis question is an apple of discord in ourfamily.as a rule - generally, usuallyAs a rule, we offer a 5% discount.as far as I know - if I have correctinformationAs far as I know, he stayed home all day.as far as someone / something isconcerned - concerning; in reference toAs far as I am concerned, both the book and themovie are good. As far as your report isconcerned, we'll discuss it tomorrow.as for / as to - concerning;in reference toAs for me, you can always rely on my support.As for your report, we'll discuss it tomorrow.as well - also, tooHe knows math and physics as well.1

at all - (not) in the smallest degreeHe doesn't know French at all. I don't like it atall.at first sight - from the first glance;at once; at first glanceIt was love at first sight. At first sight, it seemseasy to do.at odds with - in disagreement withHe is at odds with everyone!at random - without order or planHe chose those places at random.at this point - at this timeAt this point, we can't turn back.backseat driver - a passenger who tellsyou how to driveHis wife is a backseat driver always telling himhow to drive.ballpark figure - approximate estimate(in figures)I can give you only a ballpark figure at thistime.bark at the moon - do a useless thing;waste timeTelling him that he is wrong is like barking atthe moon.bark up the wrong tree - accuse orpursue the wrong person; misdirectone's effortsThe detective was sure he got a suspect, but hewas barking up the wrong tree.be about to do something - be close todoing something; be on the verge ofdoing somethingI was about to leave when you called. I wasabout to open the door, but something stoppedme.be all in - be extremely tiredI'm all in; I'd better go to bed now.be back on one's feet - be healthy againor better financiallyHe's back on his feet after a long period of debtand unemployment.be behind the times - be old-fashioned,outdatedSome of the managers here are behind thetimes; their methods are not modern.be beside oneself - be very upset,nervous, worriedShe was beside herself with worry / with grief.be beside the point - be off the pointWhat I said to him privately is beside the point.be better off - be in a better situation(financially)He'll be better off with a new job.2

be broke - have no money at all; bepenniless, bankruptbe cut out to be; be cut out for - besuited for some jobbe hard on something or someone –treat roughlybe high on one's list - be one of themost important thingsbe in charge of something –be responsible forI spent all my money, I'm broke.be in good health - be healthyShe is in good health.be in poor health - be not healthyShe is in poor health.be in good shape - be physically fit;in good conditionHe is in good shape because he exercisesregularly.be in bad shape - be in bad state; inbad conditionThe patient is in bad shape. His affairs are inbad shape.be in the red - be in debtOur sales were in the red last year.be on one's way- be going somewhereI'm on my way.be on/at the point of something – beon the verge of something; beclose to doing somethingHe was on the point of death two years ago. Shewas on the point of telling him the truth, but hiswords stopped her.be out of date - be outdatedThis information is out of date.be out of sorts - be in bad temperLeave him alone, he's out of sorts today.be pressed for time, for money - not tohave enough time, moneyI'm pressed for time now. We are pressed formoney at the moment.be to blame - be responsible for amistake, for something wrongWho is to blame for this awful mistake? Tom isto blame for this mix-up.be touch and go - risky, dangerous;uncertain of the resultHe was very sick, and for some time it wastouch and go, but he is better now.be up and around / about - able to beout of bed after an illnessHe was sick for a month, but now he is up andaround.He is cut out to be a leader. She isn't cut out tobe a surgeon. She isn't cut out for teaching.My son is hard on shoes; they don't last longwith him. Life was pretty hard on Tom.A new car is high on my list of priorities. A newTV is not high on my list.He is in charge of marketing.3

be up to one's ears in work –be very busyI'm up to my ears in work.beat around/about the bush – avoidgiving a clear or definite answerStop beating around the bush! Get to the point!beat one's brains out - make great efforts, He beats his brains out at work, but his bossoften unsuccessfullydoesn't even notice his hard work.before long - soonbig shot - important personHe will understand before long what a terriblemistake he has made.He is a big shot around here.bite off more than one can chew - try todo more than one canI couldn't handle two jobs and family. I reallybit off more than I could chew.bite the bullet - accept painful butnecessary actionSometimes you just have to bite the bullet and todo what's necessary to do.bite the dust - be killed; die; suffer defeatMany of them bit the dust in that war.bite the hand that feeds one - repaykindness with evilShe is so ungrateful! She is biting the hand thatfeeds her!black sheep - a good-for-nothing memberof the familyTheir second son is the black sheep of thefamily; he is good for nothing.blind date - a meeting between a man and She refuses to go on a blind date again becausea woman (who have never met before)she had bad experience.arranged by their friendsblow it - lose the chancebottom line - main result; main factorHe understood that he blew it.The bottom line is, I don't have enough money.break someone's heart - hurt deeplyThe news of her death broke his heart.break the ice - overcome awkwardness(e.g., when getting acquainted)The party was dull and formal until someonebroke the ice with a joke, and we all laughed.break the news (to someone) - tellimportant newsShe broke the news of his accident to hisparents.bring home the bacon - earn the livingfor one's familyHe works very hard at several places to bringhome the bacon.by all means - definitely, certainlyDo you need my help? - By all means.4

by heart - by memorizingLearn this poem by heart for tomorrow.by hook or by crook - by any possiblemeansShe will get what she wants by hook or bycrook.by oneself (by myself, by himself, etc.) alone; on one's ownShe spent the evening by herself. He did it all byhimself.by the way - incidentallyBy the way, I found the book that yourecommended.call a halt to something - terminate, stopsomethingHis father called a halt to his activity.call a spade a spade - use plain, directwordsHe always tells the truth and calls a spade aspade.call it a day - consider work finished forthe dayWe've been working for ten straight hours. Let'scall it a day.call the roll - call the names (according to Their teacher called the roll every day beforesome list)classes.call the shots - give orders; be in control of He calls the shots in this company.somethingcall the tune - give orders; be the mostimportant person in some situationSince he was paying for it, he called the tune.carry weight - be importantHis advice always carries weight here.castles in the air - daydreaming aboutsuccessInstead of working hard, he spends timebuilding castles in the air.catch someone's eye - attract attentionThis picture caught my eye.catch one's breath - stop and restI'm too tired to run further. I need to catch mybreath.catch someone off guard - catch someoneHe caught me off guard with his question.unpreparedcatch someone red-handed - find someone The manager caught the boy red-handed whenin the act of doing wronghe was stealing cigarettes.5

close call - a narrow escape; a bad thingthat almost happenedcome to one's senses - act normally andreasonably againcome true - become realitycross one's mind - occur to someonecut corners - 1. take a short-cut; 2. limitone's spendingdo one's best - try very harddo one's bit - do what's neededdo someone good - be good for someoneThe speeding car almost hit the man. That wasreally a close call.He finally came to his senses, began to workhard, and passed his exams.His dream came true when he met Kate.It never crossed my mind that he might be ill.He ran fast, cutting corners where he could. Ihave to cut corners this week.I did my best to help him in his work.I'll do my bit, you can count on me.Fresh air and exercise will do you good.I hate people who do things behind my back. Hedo something behind someone's back - dodid it behind my back again.(harmful) things secretivelydown to earth - practicaldraw the line - set a limit; impose arestrictionduty calls - must fulfil obligationseasier said than doneeat one's words - take back one's wordseven so - neverthelessevery now and then - occasionallyevery other - every second onefall in love (with) - begin to lovefall out of love - stop lovingHe's quiet, sensible, and down to earth.I draw the line at spending so much on food. Hedrew the line for her at 100 a day.He said, "Duty calls", put on his coat, and leftfor work.It's easier said than done, but I'll try to do it.He had to eat his words after her report.I work hard. Even so, I like my job.Every now and then I visit my old aunt.She washes her hair every other day.Tom fell in love with Sue at first sight.They soon fell out of love and divorced.I heard that he quit his job, but it was a falsefalse alarm - untrue signal; untrue rumour alarm.a far cry from something - not nearly asgoodfeel it in one's bones - expect somethingbad to happenHis second book wasn't bad, but it was a far cryfrom his first book.I feel it in my bones that something terrible isgoing to happen.6

feel like doing something - want to do;be inclined to do somethingfew and far between - rare, scarcefind fault with someone or something criticize; complain aboutfirst things first - important things comebefore othersfly off the handle - get angryfollow in someone's footsteps - do thesame thingfoot the bill - pay the billfor good - foreverfor the time being - for now;at this timeframe of mind - mental stateI feel like going for a walk. I don't feel likeworking now, I'm tired.Her visits are few and far between.He finds fault with everybody. She always findsfault with my cooking.First things first: how much money do we haveto pay right away?He flew off the handle and yelled at me.Igor followed in his father's footsteps. Hebecame a doctor too.Her father footed the bill for the party.After her death he left town for good.For the time being, this house is all right for us.I can't do it in this frame of mind.from A to Z - completely; from beginning He knows this town from A to Z.to endfrom now on - now and in the futurefrom the word go - from the verybeginningget a grip on oneself - take control ofone's feelingsget carried away - get too excited andenthusiastic about somethingget cold feet - be afraid to do somethingFrom now on I forbid you to go there.He was lying to all of us from the word go.Stop crying! Get a grip on yourself!He got carried away with opening a store andlost most of his money.He wanted to try it, but he got cold feet at thelast moment.get even with someone - have one'srevengeI'll get even with him for everything!get in touch with someone - contactsomeoneGet in touch with Mr Smith for help.7

get lost - lose one's wayShe got lost in the old part of town.Get lost! (slang) - Lay off!I don't want to see you again. Get lost!I got mixed up, went the wrong way, and gotlost.get mixed up - get confusedget off someone's back - stop botheringsomeoneStop bothering me! Get off my back!get one's foot in the door - get anopportunity; make the first step insomething (e.g., in getting a job)Nina was able to get her foot in the doorbecause her friend worked in that company.get on one's high horse - behavehaughtily towards someoneEvery time I ask her to help me with typing, shegets on her high horse.If he gets out of hand again, call me right away.get out of hand - get out of control, beyondThe situation is getting out of hand.controlget rid of someone or something –dispose of; discardHe got rid of his old useless car.get to the bottom of something –know deeplyHe usually gets to the bottom of things.get to the point - speak directly aboutthe subject; come to the pointGive me a break! - Stop it! Enough!give someone a hand - help someonegive someone a lift; give someonea ride - take someone to some place bycargive someone a piece of one's mind criticize franklygo back on one's word - break a promisego for it - make an attempt at somethingnew; give it a tryPlease get to the point, I don't have much timenow.Come on, stop it! Give me a break!Can you give me a hand with cooking?Can you give me a lift to the bank? He gave hera ride in his new Porsche.She lost my umbrella again, so I gave her apiece of my mind about her carelessness.First he said he would help me, but then hewent back on his word.If I were you, I would go for it. Go for it! Give ita try!8

go from bad to worse - become muchworsego out of one's way - try very hardgo to one's head - 1. make dizzy;2. make too proud, conceitedgo to pieces - get very upset; fall apartgo with the flow - lead a quiet lifehave a ball - have a good timehave a bone to pick with someone complain or discuss something unpleasantHis business went from bad to worse.He goes out of his way to please her.1. Champagne went to her head right away. 2.His acting success went to his head.She went to pieces when she heard it.She always goes with the flow.Yesterday we had a ball at the party.Mr Brown, I have a bone to pick with you. Mymail was lost because of you.have a sweet tooth - love eating sweetthingsHe has a sweet tooth.have a word with someone - talk tosomeoneCan I have a word with you?have words with someone - arguewith someonehave it in someone - have the abilityhave no business doing something –have no right to do somethinghave one's back to the wall - be hardpressed; on the defensivehave one's hands full - be very busyhave one's heart set on something –want something very muchhave pull - have influenceI had words with my co-worker today becausehe used my computer again.Laura has it in her to be a good doctor.You have no business staying here without mypermission.I had no choice, I had my back to the wall.He has his hands full with hard work.She has her heart set on going to New York. Hehas his heart set on Betty.Does he have pull with the director?(not) have the heart to do something (not) have the courage to do somethingunpleasantI don't have the heart to tell him that he wasn'taccepted; he'll be so unhappy.hit the nail on the head - say exactly theright thingYou hit the nail on the head when you said that!9

(not) hold it against someone - (not)blame somebody for doing somethingI lost his book, but he doesn't hold it against me.Hold it! - Stop! Wait!Hold it! I forgot my key.hold one's own - maintain oneself in asituation; behave as neededhold one's tongue - keep silent; refrainfrom speakingill at ease - uncomfortablein advance - well beforein a nutshell - in a few wordsin care of - write to one person atthe address of another personin cold blood - mercilesslyin fact - actually; in realityin general - generally; generally speakingin hot water - in trouble; in a difficultsituation (especially with the law or one'ssuperiors)in one's element - what one likesin other words - using other wordsin plain English - in simple, frank termsthe ins and outs - all information aboutsomethingin someone's shoes - in another person'spositionin the long run - in the endin the same boat - in the same situationin the clear - free from blameHe can hold his own in any situation. We needmen who can hold their own.She can't hold her tongue at all.She felt ill at ease because of her cheap dress.He told her about his plan in advance.In a nutshell, my plan is to buy land.I'm going to stay at Tom's house in Chicago.Write to me in care of Tom Gray, 321 MainStreet, Chicago, Illinois.He killed her in cold blood.In fact, he works as a manager here.In general, he likes to be alone. He describedthe place only in general.He said a couple of unpleasant things about theboss's wife, and now he is in hot water.He's in his element when he's arguing.In other words, you left her when she neededyour help.I didn't really like the concert. In plain English,the concert was terrible.He knows the ins and outs of this business.I wouldn't want to be in his shoes now. He losthis job, and his wife is in the hospital.In the long run, it will be better to buy it.Stop arguing with me. We're in the same boatand should help each other.Pay the bill, and you'll be in the clear.10

in time (to do something) - earlyenough; before something beginsI came in time to have a cup of coffee beforeclass.it goes without saying - should be clearwithout wordsIt goes without saying that he must pay what heowes right away.it's time - should do it right awayHurry up, it's time to go.It's worth it. It's not worth it. It's (not)worth buying, visiting, watching, etc.Watch this film, it's worth it. Don't buy thiscoat, it is not worth it. This museum is worthvisiting. This film is not worth watching.jump at the opportunity - accept theopportunity eagerlyHis boss mentioned a job in Europe, and Peterjumped at the opportunity.just as soon - prefer; would ratherI'd just as soon stay home; I'm tired.just in case - to be on the safe sideJust my luck! - Bad luck! Hard luck!Take an extra shirt, just in case.They lost my job application. Just my luck!keep an eye on someone or something take care of; watch; look afterBetty keeps an eye on my children for me. I'llkeep an eye on your dog.keep a straight face - try not to laughI tried to keep a straight face but failed.keep company - accompanyShe keeps me company quite often.keep in mind - bear in mind; consider;rememberKeep in mind that he is not going to agreeeasily.keep in touch - keep in contact withsomeone by calling, visiting, sendingmessagesGood-by and don't forget to keep in touch! Keepin touch with us. We may have new openingsnext week.keep one's word - fulfil a promiseYou promised, now keep your word.keep someone posted - inform someoneKeep me posted about your plans.keep one's fingers crossed - hope thatnothing will go wrongI have a job interview today. Keep your fingerscrossed for me, will you? I'll keep my fingerscrossed for you.kill time - fill time; spend empty timeI went to the show to kill time.11

not to know the first thing aboutsomething - not to have any knowledgeabout somethingknow the ropes - be very familiar withsome businesslast-minute notice - a message(information, instruction) at the lastmoment leaving little or no time forpreparationI don't know the first thing about nuclearphysics.He knows all the ropes in this company.His arrival was a last-minute notice. We didn'thave time to prepare for it.lay one's cards on the table - be frankand openFinally, we asked him to lay his cards on thetable and tell us about his plans.lay one's life on the line - put oneselfin a dangerous situationlead a dog's life - live in miseryHe laid his life on the line to fulfil this task, butnobody appreciated his efforts.He leads a dog's life.leave it at that - stop saying anythingelse about some matter; leave as it isI don't want to argue any further about it, solet's leave it at that. Leave it at that!leave word - leave a messageHe left word for you to meet him at the airportat six o'clock.let bygones be bygones - forget andforgive bad things in the pastHe said that to you many years ago. Forgivehim. Let bygones be bygones.let go of something - release the holdLet go of my hand, or I'll call the guard.let (it) go - forget bad experience;return to normal lifeHe's still in despair and can't let go. You can'tchange anything, so let it go.let one's hair down - be relaxed andinformal with other peopleShe is always so formal. She never lets her hairdown.let someone know - inform someonelike father, like son - be like one'sparent in somethingLet me know if you need anything else.Paul won a prize in a chess tournament. Great!Like father, like son!little by little - step by step; bit by bit;graduallyLittle by little, they saved enough money for anew car.a long shot - an attempt with littlechance of successChecking the suspect's aunt was a long shot, butthe detective was prepared to try anything.12

lose one's temper - become angrylose one's way - get lostHe loses his temper very often.I lost my way. Can you help me?lose track of someone - not to knowwhere someone isI lost track of him years ago.lucky break - a lucky chanceHe got his lucky break when he found that job.make a living - earn money to providefor one's life; earn a livingHe worked hard. His parents were poor, and hehad to make a living somehow.make allowance(s) for something - takeinto consideration when judgingmake a point of - be sure to dosomething intentionallyDon't criticize him so hard; make allowance forhis inexperience.Make a point of asking about his wife's health.Make it a point to be here by ten o'clock.make (both) ends meet - be able to liveon the income one has; live withinone's meansHe doesn't have much money. I wonder how hemanages to make ends meet.make friends - become friendsAnton makes new friends easily.make fun of someone or something laugh at; joke aboutHe made fun of her German accent. Everyonemakes fun of him.not to make head or tail of something be unable to understand or decipherI can't make head or tail of his letter.make no bones about it - say openly,without hesitationI'll make no bones about it: I don't like yourattitude to our work.make room for someone - allow spacefor someoneWe can make room for one more dog.make sense - be logicalWhat you say makes sense.make the most of something - do thebest in the given situationLet's make the most of our vacation.make up one's mind - decideWill you go there? Make up your mind.make yourself at home - be comfortable;feel at homeCome in, please. Make yourself at home.13

a man of his word - a person who keepspromisesmean well - have good intentionsYou can depend on his promise to help. He's aman of his word.He meant well, but it turned out that he spoileda couple of things for me.might as well - maybe it's a good ideaI might as well telephone him now.The boy disappeared. The police registered himmissing person - someone who is lost andas a missing person.can't be locatedHe's reasonable and tries to meet his coworkersmeet someone halfway - compromise withhalfway.someonenever mind - don't worry about itI'm terribly sorry. - Never mind.We tried to start the car again and again, but itno go - impossible, futile, hopeless, useless was no go.not a bit - not at all; not in the leastnot to mention - in addition tono wonder - not surprisingAre you tired? - Not a bit.We have three dogs, not to mention two cats.He ate three big fish. No wonder he's sick.now and again - occasionally; now andthenI meet them now and again at the bank.odds and ends - a variety of smallunimportant things or leftovers; bits andpiecesI went to the store because I needed to buy someodds and ends for my kitchen.off the cuff - without preparationoff the point - beside the pointoff the record - not for the public;unofficiallyOff the cuff, I can give you only a roughestimate.What I think about him is off the point.Strictly off the record, I think the director isgoing to get married soon.I can't give you the figure off the top of myoff the top of one's head - without thinkinghead, but it may be around a thousand.or calculation; impromptu; from memoryonce and for all - decidedlyon credit - not having to pay cash rightawayon edge - nervous, irritableYou must quit smoking once and for all.He bought a car on credit.He's been on edge ever since she left.14

on guard - on the alerton hand - availableon one hand; on the one hand considering one side of the questionHe's cautious and always on guard.Do you have a calculator on hand?On one hand, she knows quite a few poems byheart. On the other hand, she can't rememberany dates.She likes to live and work on her own. She hason one's own (on my own, on his own,been on her own for several years.etc.) - alone; by oneself; independentlyon one's toes - alert, attentive, prepared for He was on his toes and produced a very gooddifficultiesimpression on them.on purpose - intentionallyon second thought - after thinking againon the alert - on guardon the carpet - called in by the boss forcriticismon the go - on the move; busy, activeI didn't do it on purpose, it just happened so.I'd like to sit on the aisle. On second thought,I'd like a window seat.He's cautious and always on the alert.Yesterday the boss called him on the carpet forbeing rude to the co-workers.He is always on the go.On the chance that you don't find him at work,on the chance; on the off chance - in case;here's his home address. We went there on theunlikely to happen, but there's still a smalloff chance of seeing John.chanceon the other hand - considering the otherside of the questionon the spot - right thereon the spur of the moment - withoutprevious thought or planI'd like to have a dog. On the other hand, mywife likes cats.I decided to do it on the spot.He bought this car on the spur of the moment,and now he regrets it.His name is on the tip of my tongue, but I juston the tip of one's tongue - on the verge ofcan't remember it.saying but unable to rememberon time - punctually; at the specified timeout of one's mind - crazyout of one's way - away from one's usualrouteJim is always on time.If you think so, you're out of your mind.I can't give you a lift to the bank, it's out of myway today.15

out of the question - not to be considered; Paying him is out of the question!impossiblepack rat - a person who saves lots ofunnecessary thingspay attention - note something; beattentive to somethingpick a fight - start a quarrelplay one's cards right - choose the rightsteps in doing somethingWhy does she keep all those things she neveruses? - She is a pack rat.Pay attention to his words.He often tries to pick a fight with me.If you play your cards right, he'll agree to yourplan.You know what happened at our last potluckpotluck supper - a surprise meal wheresupper? Everybody brought macaroni andnobody knows what dishes other guests willcheese, apples, and beer!bringpull the wool over someone's eyes deceive, mislead someoneput a damper on something - discourageput in a word for someone - say positivethings about someoneAre you trying to pull the wool over my eyes? Itwon't do you any good.She always puts a damper on my plans.I'd be very grateful if you could put in a wordfor me when you speak to him.He put his best foot forward during theput one's best foot forward - try to showinterview. Put your best foot forward working atone's best qualities; do one's best; do thingsthis project.as quickly as possibleI can't put my finger on it. He was able to putput one's finger on it - indicate exactly;his finger on the exact cause of the computerpoint out the exact cause, fault, name, etc. malfunction.Her father put his foot down when she said sheput one's foot down - object stronglywanted to marry Alan.put one's foot in it - do or say the wrongthing; make a blunder; make a fool ofoneselfquite a bit (of) - much; a lot (of)quite a few - many; a lot ofrack one's brain - try hard to thinkHe put his foot in it when he told the boss thathis younger daughter wasn't pretty at all.I had quite a bit of trouble with that car.He wrote quite a few good stories.He racked his brain to solve the puzzle.16

read between the lines - find or understand His books are not easy to understand. You havethe implied meaningto read between the lines.Remember me to your family. - Say hello Please remember me to your family.to your family for me.right away - immediatelyIt' very important to do it right away.Annabel Lee? Yes, it rings a bell, but I can'tring a bell - remind someone of somethingplace it right now.familiar but half-forgottenPeter always rocks the boat when we discussrock the boat - make the situation unstable the company's spending policy.rub elbows with; rub shoulders with –spend time together; mingleHe doesn't rub elbows with the rich and famous.rub it in - embarrass even more byreminding repeatedly of some mistake,failure, etc.I know I shouldn't have done it, and Iapologized. There is no need to rub it in.rub someone the wrong way - irritate,annoy; make angrysave face - try to change the negativeimpression producedsave one's breath - stop useless talkscratch the surface - study somethingsuperficiallysearch high and low - search everywheresee eye to eye - agree with each othersee red - become very angryserve someone right - get what someonedeservesserve one's purpose - be useful for somepurposea shot in the dark - a wild guessshow promise - be promisingHis remarks rub many co-workers the wrongway.He said a stupid thing, and then he tried to saveface by saying that we misunderstood him.There's no use talking to him about his spendinghabits, so save your breath.He examines all the facts closely, he doesn't justscratch the surface.I searched high and low for my lost cat.They see eye to eye on many things. I don't seeeye to eye with him.She sees red every tim

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