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Millstone round your neck What does Millstone round your neck mean?	A millstone around your neck is a problem that prevents you from doing what you want to do.
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back to basics What does "back to basics" mean?	an approach in education which uses traditional ideas or methods that have been successful in the past	The teacher believed that back to basics was important in her classroom and the parents were happy with the results.
eat humble pie What does "eat humble pie" mean?	to admit one`s error and apologize	The boy had to eat humble pie when his friends discovered his mistake.
rare bird What does "rare bird" mean?	someone who is unusual	The woman is a rare bird and has done many interesting things in her life.
as long as What does "as long as" mean?	provided that, on condition that	"As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car."
boffo What does "boffo" mean?	a successful movie, play, or other performance
a crick in one's back What does "a crick in one's back" mean?	a painful cramp in one's back	I woke up this morning with a crick in my back.

as red as a cherry What does "as red as a cherry" mean?	bright red	My new sweater is as red as a cherry.
Tally ho! What does "Tally ho!" mean?	(UK) This is an exclamation used for encouragement before doing something difficult or dangerous.
as well What does "as well" mean?	in addition, also, too	I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
full of it What does "full of it" mean?	to be full of nonsense	I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed.

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Millstone Round Your Neck Idiom