put someone in mind of »
To remind someone of; to inspire a mental image or awareness of; to cause thoughts concerning.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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second childhood »
A childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions.
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soft spot »
A sentimental fondness or affection.
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sort out »
To clarify by reviewing mentally.
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stir-crazy »
Of a prisoner, mentally unbalanced due to prolonged incarceration.
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through and through »
Completely; entirely; fundamentally.
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touched in the head »
Demented, slightly mentally deficient.
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tough cookie »
A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
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up to snuff »
Mentally alert, shrewd, savvy.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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wear down »
To cause physical or mental fatigue.
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wits' end »
Limit of one's sanity or mental capacity; point of desperation.
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work at »
To make a physical or mental effort to progress some specified task.
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you can't fight city hall »
(chiefly US) Nothing can be done to change the situation, because it is a governmental decision.I see they're going to build the airport after all. I suppose you can't fight city hall.
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