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turn two

idiom

To reach the age of two years.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beast with two backs

    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  2. 02

    Buggins's turn

    A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

  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

    good turn

    A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

  8. 08

    greater of two evils

    The most harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

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