But
that window is just the tip of the
iceberg. Look over here. It’s the same thing around these windows too. And
the back door isn't sealing properly either.
* the tip of the iceberg: a small part of
something large and problematic
ex>
Kim discovered that her husband’s baseball card addiction was just the tip of
the iceberg.
What
if we went to the hardware store right now and bought a bunch of
weatherstripping supplies? I’ll bet we could have this place sealed to within an inch of its life in just a
few hours.
*
within an inch of one’s life: to a very great degree
ex>
Lionel squeezed out the damp rag to within an inch of its life.
ex>
My mom says that my grandma used to scold her to within an inch of her life.
You’re
absolutely right! A little elbow grease
could save us a small fortune in heating bills over the course of the winter.
* elbow grease: effort expended to
complete a physical task
ex>
I used to shine my dad’s shoes with nothing more than an old rag and a lot of elbow
grease.
* small fortune: a significant amount of
money
= an
arm and a leg; a ton of money; some major bucks
ex>
I’m glad these shoes are so comfortable, because they cost me a small
fortune.
* over the course of: during a span of
time
ex>
The Watts Towers in Los Angeles were built over the course of 33 years.
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