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oil burner

idiom

A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.


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Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    add oil

    Synonym of let's go: a cheer of encouragement, support, etc.

  2. 02

    burn the midnight oil

    To work studiously, especially late into the night.

  3. 03

    oil and water

    Two things which are incapable of mixing or coexisting harmoniously with each other.

  4. 04

    oil trash

    An uncultured, rowdy roughneck employed in the petroleum industry, especially a "white trash" person if used negatively.

  5. 05

    pour oil on troubled waters

    To calm, appease or quiet a person or situation.

  6. 06

    snake oil

    A fraudulent, ineffective potion or nostrum; panacea.

  7. 07

    strike oil

    To have sudden good fortune, especially financially.

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