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Live wire What does Live wire mean?	A person who is very active, both mentally and physically, is a live wire.
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SNAG What does "SNAG" mean?	sensitive New Age guy

as tough as an old boot What does "as tough as an old boot" mean?	very tough, not easily moved by feelings such as pity	The old lady is as tough as an old boot and never shoes her feelings at all.
took What does "took" mean?	deceived; cheated; swindled
find (someone) innocent What does "find (someone) innocent" mean?	decide that someone is innocent in a court of law	The woman went to court but the judge found her innocent of all charges.
Throw someone in at the deep end What does "Throw someone in at the deep end" mean?	If you are thrown in at the deep end, you have to deal with serious issues the moment you start something like a job, instead of having time to acquire experience.
for one's (own) part What does "for one's (own) part" mean?	from one's point of view	For my part, I do not plan to help with the staff dinner.
get in on the ground floor What does "get in on the ground floor" mean?	to start at the beginning of something (in hopes of future gain)	I am hoping to get in on the ground floor of the new company.

come over What does "come over" mean?	to change sides	The politician supports the opposition but we hope that he will soon come over to our side.
suit oneself What does "suit oneself" mean?	to do something one's own way to please oneself	I was able to do everything to suit myself while I stayed with my uncle.
break fresh/new ground What does "break fresh/new ground" mean?	to deal with something in a new way	The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.
hard on (someone's) heels What does "hard on (someone's) heels" mean?	to be following someone very closely	The dog was hard on the young boy's heels.

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