English idioms or idiomatic expressions are common when using this language. They are words put together with a different meaning from the one you can find in a dictionary and involving the context.
From now on, you are going to find some common idioms just to learn more about this wonderful language use.
Don't mention it'
This is used as a response to being thanked, suggesting that the help given was no trouble. It is similar to "You're welcome".
'Caught with your pants down'
If you are caught with your pants
down, you are exposed in an embarrassing situation. It can also mean
that you were caught unprepared for a situation or an event.
'You can't hide elephants in mouseholes'
You can't hide elephants in mouseholes means that some issues/problems/challenges cannot be hidden/concealed but have to be faced and dealt with.
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