J.W. Curran

There are, of course, several things in Ontario that are more dangerous than wolves. For instance, the step-ladder.

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for example

[for example] or [for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration. * /Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

step on it

[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on the gas pedal to make a car go faster. * /Be very careful when you […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of step

[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matching strides or keeping pace with another or others. * /George always marches out of step with the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

throw

[throw] or [feed one to the wolves] {v. phr.} 1. To turn someone into a scapegoat. * /In order to explain the situation to the media, the governor blamed the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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