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thick of things

idiom

A central or major role in a situation; a position in which one is surrounded by or very involved in complex, changing events.


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  1. 01

    all things considered

    Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

  2. 02

    all things to all people

    Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

  3. 03

    come thick and fast

    To arrive rapidly in large groups.

  4. 04

    finer things

    That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.

  5. 05

    hear things

    To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.

  6. 06

    lay it on thick

    To exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion.

  7. 07

    leave things alone

    Synonym of let it be.

  8. 08

    leave things be

    Synonym of let it be.

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