Chatterbox, a

Chatterbox, a:

 

Definition:

A big mouth.

Example 1:

 

Ali is a chatterbox, he always finds subjects to talk about.

Ali has a big mouth, he always finds subjects to talk about.

Example 2:

 

Joe, don't be such a chatterbox.

Joe, don't be such a big mouth.

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Spread [oneself] too thin

Spread [oneself] too thin:

Definition:

Take on too much responsibility

Example 1:

 

She often spreads herself too thin.

She often takes on too much responsibility.

Example 2:

Don't spread yourself too thin, or you will have no time for a social life.

Don't take on too much responsibility, or you will have no time for a social life.

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Pull strings

Pull strings:

 

Definition:

Exert influence 

Example 1:

 

My boss was able to pull some strings for me.

My boss was able to exert influence for me.

Example 2:

 

I knew someone at the company, so they were able to pull some strings to get me hired.

I knew someone at the company, so they were able exert influence to get me hired.

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