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Albatross around your neck What does Albatross around your neck mean?	An albatross around, or round, your neck is a problem resulting from something you did that stops you from being successful.
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thrust and parry What does "thrust and parry" mean?	to compete actively with someone, to enter into verbal combat with someone (this idiom comes from the sport of fencing)	The debate was a form of thrust and parry and continued for a long time.
the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing What does "the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing" mean?	there is not good communication in an organization so one part of the organization does not know what the other part is doing	The assistant manager knew nothing about what the manager was doing in the company. It seems like the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.
walk on sunshine What does "walk on sunshine" mean?	idiom. be very pleased, excited, or happy
can't stomach (someone or something) What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?	to dislike or hate someone or something	I can't stomach the idea of meeting my old girlfriend.
icing on the cake What does "icing on the cake" mean?	something that makes a good situation or activity even better	I was able to find a good job and the fact that I can work where I want is the icing on the cake.
peace out What does "peace out" mean?	idiom. good-bye; bye now
putty in (someone's) hands What does "putty in (someone's) hands" mean?	to be easily influenced by someone else	The children are like putty in the hands of the new teacher.
get one`s way What does "get one`s way" mean?	to be able to do what you want or get what you want	The girl is spoiled and always gets her way.
straight up What does "straight up" mean?	forthwith; upright; earnest
fuck (something) up What does "fuck (something) up" mean?	damage or mangle something.	I totally fucked up the test.

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Albatross Around Your Neck Idiom