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Achilles' heel (of someone or something) What does Achilles' heel (of someone or something) mean?	the weak part of a person/place/system/argument which can easily be attacked or criticized	The lack of skilled workers was the Achilles' heel of the government's plans to prepare for the Olympics.
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balance the books What does "balance the books" mean?	to check that all the money in a business is accounted for	The accountant spent several days trying to balance the books of his company.
make heads or tails (out) of (something) What does "make heads or tails (out) of (something)" mean?	to find meaning in something, to understand something	I was unable to make heads or tails out of our company's plans to restructure our department.
bazillion What does "bazillion" mean?	a vast, enormous, or indefinite amount.	I've got like a bazillion things to do.
pump What does "pump" mean?	heart
merchandise What does "merchandise" mean?	drugs
not worth a hill of beans What does "not worth a hill of beans" mean?	worthless	The man is a liar and what he says is not worth a hill of beans.
take on the look/appearance of (something) What does "take on the look/appearance of (something)" mean?	to begin to have the look of something	My friend has begun to take on the look of a university professor although he has only been working at the university for a short time.
homey What does "homey" mean?	good friend.	My homies all think I look good in black.
score points with someone What does "score points with someone" mean?	gain the favor of someone	gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
all eyes What does "all eyes" mean?	to be watching very closely, to be wide-eyed with surprise	My friend is all eyes when he goes to a basketball game.

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Achilles' Heel (of Someone Or Something) Idiom