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LPG What does LPG mean?	Liquid Petroleum Gas	Liquid Petroleum GasThe truck carrying LPG was in an accident on the highway last night.
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but for (someone or something) What does "but for (someone or something)" mean?	if it were not for someone or something	The man would have easily got the new job, but for the fact that he was not honest about his previous experience.
time is money What does "time is money" mean?	time is valuable so do not waste it	Time is money and I do not want to waste time talking to our supervisor because she always wants to argue with me.
what`s what What does "what`s what" mean?	distinguish one thing from another	It is hard to tell what`s what at an auction of old furniture.
keep a civil tongue What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?	to speak decently and politely	I tried to keep a civil tongue during my argument with the store clerk.
prevention is better than the cure What does "prevention is better than the cure" mean?	it is better to prevent a problem or an illness in order to avoid having to cure it	Prevention is better than the cure and you should look after your health so that you do not become sick.
phooey What does "phooey" mean?	nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas

shut the door on (something) What does "shut the door on (something)" mean?	to terminate/exclude/obstruct something	The bad behavior of the employees shut the door on any future permission to let them have a party at the company.
throw one's hat into the ring What does "throw one's hat into the ring" mean?	be willing or decide to enter a contest or take up a challenge	be willing or decide to enter a contest or take up a challengeThe young woman decided to throw her hat into the ring for the election for school president.
get back to (something) What does "get back to (something)" mean?	to return to something	I needed a rest before I could get back to my work.
Hang it! What does "Hang it!" mean?	a rather old expression used to express annoyance or disappointment	"Hang it", the man said when he hit his finger with the hammer.

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