American Idioms and Expressions

Do Their Dirty Work Idiom

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Do their dirty work
What does Do their dirty work mean?		 Someone who does someone's dirty work, carries out the unpleasant jobs that the first person doesn't want to do. Someone who seems to enjoy doing this is sometimes known as a 'henchman'.

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cold comfort
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jive
What does "jive" mean?		lie; lies, nonsense
take (someone) by surprise
What does "take (someone) by surprise" mean?		 to startle someone, to surprise someoneThe sudden resignation of the mayor took everyone by surprise.
In dire straits
What does "In dire straits" mean?		 If you're in dire straits, you're in serious trouble or difficulties.
bomb, the
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pull (something) off
What does "pull (something) off" mean?		 to accomplish something remarkableMy friend is lucky that he pulled off the new business venture with no problems.
Pieces of the same cake
What does "Pieces of the same cake" mean?		 Pieces of the same cake are things that have the same characteristics or qualities.
scare (someone) out of his or her wits
What does "scare (someone) out of his or her wits" mean?		 to frighten someone very muchThe dog scared the little boy out of his wits.
bide one`s time
What does "bide one`s time" mean?		 to patiently wait for an opportunity to occur. The man is biding his time as he waits to become president of the company.
get back to (something)
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set foot (somewhere)
What does "set foot (somewhere)" mean?		 to step or go somewhereI have never set foot in that restaurant and I never will in the future.
pick up (something)
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