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six and two threes

idiom

Two equivalent choices or situations.


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  1. 01

    beast with two backs

    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  2. 02

    deep six

    To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.

  3. 03

    eat for two

    To be pregnant

  4. 04

    fall between two stools

    To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.

  5. 05

    feed two birds with one scone

    Synonym of kill two birds with one stone.

  6. 06

    for two pins

    Readily, with only the slightest encouragement.

  7. 07

    greater of two evils

    The most harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

  8. 08

    hit someone for six

    To affect in a devastating way by some unexpected news.

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