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John Henry/John Hancock What does John Henry/John Hancock mean?	one's signature	"Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away."
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get to do (something) What does "get to do (something)" mean?	to have a chance or to be able to do something	I did not get to go to the circus last week.

cock tease What does "cock tease" mean?	a woman who makes sexual advances but does not follow through
put a sock in it What does "put a sock in it" mean?	be quiet; shut up; stop stalking
go scot-free What does "go scot-free" mean?	to go unpunished or be acquitted of a crime	The man was able to go scot-free although many people thought that he stole some money.
in the long run What does "in the long run" mean?	over a long period of time	The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
raise a hand against (someone or something) What does "raise a hand against (someone or something)" mean?	to threaten to strike someone or something	The teacher never raises a hand against her students.
flat-chested What does "flat-chested" mean?	said of a woman with small breasts
The whole shooting match What does "The whole shooting match" mean?	Everything, the entire object, or all the related parts.
down What does "down" mean?	in a losing position; having the lesser score
a head What does "a head" mean?	for one person, for one individual (used for counting people or some animals like cattle)	"The tickets were only a few dollars a head."

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John Henry/John Hancock Idiom