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From pillar to post What does From pillar to post mean?	If something is going from pillar to post, it is moving around in a meaningless way, from one disaster to another.
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wreak havoc with/on (something) What does "wreak havoc with/on (something)" mean?	cause a lot of trouble or damage to something	The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small town.

bail a company out or bail out a company What does "bail a company out or bail out a company" mean?	to rescue a company that has financial problems	The government bailed out the bank to maintain stability in the economy.
go cold turkey What does "go cold turkey" mean?	to stop doing something (usually a bad habit) suddenly	I decided to go cold turkey and quit smoking.
Give someone a run for their money What does "Give someone a run for their money" mean?	If you can give someone a run for the money, you are as good, or nearly as good, as they are at something.
monkey business What does "monkey business" mean?	unethical or illegal activity, mischief	The boy should stop the monkey business and try to do the job the correct way.
nothing to sneeze at What does "nothing to sneeze at" mean?	to be something that you should take seriously and respect	His new salary is nothing to sneeze at.
have (someone) in one's pocket What does "have (someone) in one's pocket" mean?	to have control over someone	The large union has the city mayor in their pocket.
cost a pretty penny What does "cost a pretty penny" mean?	to cost a lot of money	My aunt's new coat cost a pretty penny.
a cat on a hot tin roof What does "a cat on a hot tin roof" mean?	full of lively activity	The boy was jumping around like a cat on a hot tin roof and we could not make him be quiet.
candy-assed What does "candy-assed" mean?	coward(ly); timid; frightened
get down to (something) What does "get down to (something)" mean?	to get started to do something	"Let`s get down to work so we can go home early."

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