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(a) word to the wise What does (a) word to the wise mean?	a good piece of advice	I gave my friend a word to the wise before he started on his journey.
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rule the roost What does "rule the roost" mean?	to be the dominant figure in a family	The woman seems rather quiet but she rules the roost in her family.
no deal What does "no deal" mean?	not agreed to, no, certainly not	It was no deal when my plan was rejected at the meeting.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks What does "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" mean?	it is difficult for older people to learn new things	You can't teach an old dog new tricks and I don't think that my father will ever change his eating habits.
on the block What does "on the block" mean?	to be for sale, to go on sale	After we bought the company we put some of the equipment on the block.
bouncer What does "bouncer" mean?	an individual who throws out patrons, usually unruly ones, from a bar of similar establishment
at best What does "at best" mean?	as the best one can say, in the best view	The doctors told the man that he had ten months at best to live.

TLC What does "TLC" mean?	Tender Loving Care	Tender Loving CareWith lots of TLC the house plants did very well under my sister's care.
Smack in the face What does "Smack in the face" mean?	If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress.
set (something) off What does "set (something) off" mean?	to cause something to explode	The fire set off a large explosion on the ship.

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