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Englishhave a blast
Meaning: To have a very good time.
Example: “We had a blast at the water park.”
Origin: American slang of the 1950s, when a "blast" meant a noisy party and then any great time. The word's older sense of an explosion lent the idea its energy.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Prendre son pied Literally: To take one's foot
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- get back on one's feet To recover after an illness or a setback.
- not sleep a wink To not sleep at all.
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- stake one's life on it To be absolutely certain that something is true.
- welcome with open arms To greet or accept someone with great warmth and enthusiasm.
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