Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
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Frying
//ˈfɹaɪ.ɪŋ//
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12 total sentences available.
Put the meat in the frying pan after the oil has spread.
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Jump out of the frying pan into the fire.
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I'm afraid I can't do that. Leaving the cooker while frying is completely out of the question.
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