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take the starch out of

[take the starch out of] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make (someone) feel weak or tired. * /The hot weather took the starch out of Mrs. Jones, and she didn't […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take the wind out of one's sails

[take the wind out of one's sails] {v. phr.} To surprise someone by doing better or by catching him in an error. * /John came home boasting about the fish […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms and phrases is based on original book by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner and J.E. Gates - "A Dictionary of American Idioms". Please, […] Dictionary of American Idioms

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