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Cut the Gordian knot What does Cut the Gordian knot mean?	If someone cuts the Gordian knot, they solve a very complex problem in a simple way.
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drop around What does "drop around" mean?	to come for a visit	My friend plans to drop around for a visit tomorrow.

do lunch What does "do lunch" mean?	to meet someone for lunch	I plan to do lunch with my friend tomorrow.
crib What does "crib" mean?	a dwelling or home.	Come on and check out my crib. It's just around the corner.
one's tail between one`s legs What does "one's tail between one`s legs" mean?	feeling beaten or humiliated (like a frightened or defeated dog as it walks away)	The manager left the meeting with his tail between his legs after he was criticized by the company president.
schmuck What does "schmuck" mean?	dumb, annoying man or boy
get the cold shoulder (from someone) What does "get the cold shoulder (from someone)" mean?	be ignored, be rejected	Yesterday, one of the women who I work with gave me the cold shoulder all day.

Out of your hair What does "Out of your hair" mean?	If you get someone out of your hair, you get them to stop bothering or annoying you. ('Stay/keep/get out of my hair!' can be used as imperatives)
thick-skinned What does "thick-skinned" mean?	insensitive, not easily upset or hurt	You really must be thick-skinned if you decide to get involved in politics.
shlep What does "shlep" mean?	dumb, annoying person
gotcha What does "gotcha" mean?	you are caught; I see what you are doing; I understand what you are saying
Neither use nor ornament What does "Neither use nor ornament" mean?	Something that serves no purpose and is not aesthetically pleasing is neither use nor ornament.

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Cut The Gordian Knot Idiom