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This idiom means to talk a lot without saying anything meaningful. An example given is a politician who talks much but offers no new ideas. Another example refers to used car salesmen who often exaggerate and lack substance in their claims.
This idiom means to sense something strongly or intuitively, often making a prediction based on that feeling. An example is having a strong premonition about an election outcome. Another example is feeling intuitively that a summer vacation will be great.
This idiom signifies being extremely shocked or surprised about something. The physical reaction of one's jaw dropping emphasizes the profound surprise. Examples include being shocked by a rent increase or a parent's reaction to a child's bad report card.
This idiom means to be precisely accurate or correct about something. An example is the media accurately predicting an election winner. Another example describes a wife making a perfect choice for wallpaper, highlighting her excellent judgment.
This idiom refers to attempting to accomplish something in a very short period due to urgency. Examples include firefighters working quickly to extinguish a spreading fire or employees rushing to meet deadlines at work.