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barn find

idiom

A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.


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  1. 01

    bit by a barn mouse

    tipsy; slightly drunk

  2. 02

    born in a barn

    In a past tense: criticizing the person to whom the phrase is directed for inappropriately, and usually neglectingly, leaving an exterior door or window open, considered ill-mannered.

  3. 03

    find another gear

    To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.

  4. 04

    find fault

    To criticize something excessively.

  5. 05

    find it in one's heart

    To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).

  6. 06

    find no bones in

    To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.

  7. 07

    find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight

    Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.

  8. 08

    find one's feet

    To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.

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