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Just in the nick of time What does Just in the nick of time mean?	If you do something in the nick of time, you just manage to do it just in time, with seconds to spare.
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turn on a dime What does "turn on a dime" mean?	to turn in a very tight turn, to change directions/circumstances in a short time	The small car is very flexible and is able to turn on a dime.

excellent What does "excellent" mean?	good, great, terrific
find out (something) or find (something) out What does "find out (something) or find (something) out" mean?	to learn or discover something	The boy's mother is angry at him because she found out that he had quit his French class.
take attendance What does "take attendance" mean?	to make a record of persons attending something	Our teacher always takes attendance when we arrive in the morning.
take a nosedive What does "take a nosedive" mean?	to collapse, to decrease in value	The stock market took a nosedive when the earnings of the oil company decreased.
go What does "go" mean?	an attempt; a try

open to (something) What does "open to (something)" mean?	to be agreeable to learn or hear about new ideas or suggestions	Our principal is open to new ideas about how to better meet the needs of students and teachers.
throw (something) into the bargain What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?	to include something in a deal	The owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.
for keeps What does "for keeps" mean?	always, forever	I told the boy that he could have the baseball bat for keeps.
thumbnail sketch What does "thumbnail sketch" mean?	a short or small picture or description	The police made a thumbnail sketch of the bank robber.

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Just In The Nick Of Time Idiom