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To split hairs |
To make fine distinctions |
The mother and child spent a great deal of time arguing about the hair-splitting question of whether "going to bed" meant lights out or not. |
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To strike while the iron is hot |
To take an action at the right moment |
As soon as John heard that his father had won in the lottery, he struck while the iron was hot and asked for an increase in his allowance. |
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Once in a blue moon |
On a very rare occasion |
His wife complained that they go out to a dinner and a show once in a blue moon. |
