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  2. in and of itself. Intrinsically, considered alone. For example, In and of itself the plan might work, but I doubt that it will be approved. It is also put simply as in itself, as in This account may be true in itself. [First half of 1600s] See also: and, itself, of. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

  3. 1. To state or demonstrate something of particular importance. To make a point about the need for a design revision, she showed how a single grain of sand could cause the entire mechanism to seize up. Stop interrupting me—I'm trying to make a point! 2. To consciously and deliberately make an effort to do something.

  4. To attempt continuously and fruitlessly to accomplish some task or achieve some goal that is or seems ultimately hopeless. I feel like I've been banging my head against a wall trying to understand this math equation. Some people are never going to agree with you on this, so it's no use banging your head against a wall trying to convince everyone.

  5. Definition of go soak your head in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

  6. Definition of the floor is yours in the Idioms Dictionary. the floor is yours phrase. What does the floor is yours expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

  7. Thinking, assuming, or believing something, as in I was under the impression that they were coming today. This idiom often suggests that the idea or belief one had is mistaken. [Mid-1800s] See also: impression. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust.

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