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Memory like an elephant What does Memory like an elephant mean?	'An elephant never forgets' is a saying, so if a person has a memory like an elephant, he or she has a very good memory indeed.
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catch one's death of cold What does "catch one's death of cold" mean?	to become very ill (with a cold/flu etc.)	The little boy was told to be careful in the rain or he would catch his death of cold.

zip What does "zip" mean?	nothing; nothing at all	After the poker game, I was left with zip.
a dumb bunny What does "a dumb bunny" mean?	a stupid or gullible person	"He really is a dumb bunny. I cannot believe that he does such stupid things."
put on a performance/play What does "put on a performance/play" mean?	to produce or arrange a play or other performance	My sister helped put on the school play.
take it What does "take it" mean?	to get an idea or impression, to understand something from what is said or done	"I take it that you are not going to come to the graduation ceremony next week."
Bouquet of orchids What does "Bouquet of orchids" mean?	Id someone deserves a bouquet of orchids, they have done something worthy of praise.
end up with (something) What does "end up with (something)" mean?	to get something as a result of something	I ended up with a cold last weekend after being outside in the rain.
bounceback What does "bounceback" mean?	patient who repeatedly returns to the hospital

out in force What does "out in force" mean?	to appear in great numbers	The volunteers were out in force all weekend as they tried to collect money for the new hospital.
leave (something) out What does "leave (something) out" mean?	omit something	He told me about the accident but he left out some of the main points.
come alive What does "come alive" mean?	to brighten up and become active	The girl suddenly came alive and began to enjoy the party.

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Memory Like An Elephant Idiom