these are some of the idioms that is commen used with technology All-singing, all-dancing If somethings all-singing, all-dancing, it is the latest version with the most up-to-date features. Bells and whistles Bells and whistles are attractive features that things like computer programs have, though often a bit unnecessary. Blow a fuse If you blow a fuse, you become uncontrollably angry. Cog in the machine A person who does an unimportant job in a large company or organisation is a cog in the machine. Cutting edge Something that is cutting edge is at the forefront of progress in its area. Dont push my buttons! This can be said to someone who is starting to annoy you. Driven by a motor This is used to describe people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when they talk excessively: they act as if driven by a motor. Fire on all cylinders If something is firing on all cylinders, it is going as well as it could. Garbage in, garbage out If a computer system or database is built badly, then the results will be bad. Get your wires crossed If people get their wires cross, they misunderstand each other, especially when making arrangements. (Get your lines crossed is also used.) Hear something on the jungle telegraph (UK) If you hear something on the jungle telegraph, you pick up some information or informal gossip from someone who shares some common interest. (Bush telegraph is also used.) wait for the rest i hope that i helped you even a little bit
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