zone out

1. to lose awareness of one's surroundings

2. to become drug intoxicated

I think I was about to zone out.

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make noises

1. express oneself by talking, especially initially and

somewhat vaguely

2. to speak insincerely or uselessly

Don't just make noises. Make sure they get the big picture.

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winner winner chicken dinner

a phrase used when won wins or anticipates a win

When he thought he had really won the lottery, he shouted winner winner chicken dinner.

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extra

1. a special edition of a news paper distributed upon the report of something unusual enough to merit it

2. someoene who is in a film as part of a large group/crowd or in the background

My mom once had a chance to be in a film as an extra.

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burn the midnight oil

to work diligently, especially late into the night

I had to burn the midnight oil to get that done.

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asleep at the switch

Neglectful of an important task or responsibility

That punk is always be asleep at the switch.

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lick one's wounds

to attempt to heal one's injuries or make oneself feel better

ff you just lick your wounds when that asshole is still out there than you wont have chance to warn the anyone to avoid him. (example of lick one's wounds)

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