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Joyer can you see the yellow writting at page 43? Is it easily readable?
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Joyer can you see the yellow writting at page 43? Is it easily readable?

No it is not easily readable!
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Haven't seen Mad-ox, or TheOneNOnly here for long....
I'm hereeeeeeeeeeeeee.



as timid as a rabbit= very timid





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Hehe! Finally, you decided to have a look!
Thanks for telling me about that yellow color... Now I should think of another combination...
Have a nice day!
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Like rats deserting a sinking ship:
If people leave a company because they know that it's about to have serious problems, or turn their back on a person about to be in a similar situation, they are said to be like rats deserting a sinking ship.

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A paper tiger

One who looks powerful, dangerous and strong, but are actually timid and weak...

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A ScapeGoat:

One that is made to bear the blame for others.
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To separate the sheep from the goats


To separate good from bad

'One day Jesus will separate the sheep from the goats.'


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A paper tiger

One who looks powerful, dangerous and strong, but are actually timid and weak...



very interesting. I have not heard about this idiom before.

Thanks Huda
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