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Mind Your P's and Q's What does Mind Your P's and Q's mean?	If you are careful about the way you behave and are polite, you mind Your P's and Q's.
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Send someone to Coventry What does "Send someone to Coventry" mean?	(UK) If you send someone to Coventry, you refuse to talk to them or co-operate with them.
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run a fever/temperature What does "run a fever/temperature" mean?	to have a higher than normal body temperature	The little boy is running a temperature and should stay in bed all day.
Like a headless chicken What does "Like a headless chicken" mean?	If someone rushes about like a headless chicken, they move very fast all over the place, usually without thinking.
turn of the century What does "turn of the century" mean?	the end of one century and the beginning of another	There were many large celebrations at the turn of the century.

Bring to the table What does "Bring to the table" mean?	If you bring something to the table, you make a contribution or an offer in a discussion or negotiation..
keep up What does "keep up" mean?	keep something at the same level or in good condition	He spends a lot of time trying to keep up the garden of his house.
stick one`s neck out (for someone or something) What does "stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)" mean?	to do something dangerous or risky for someone	My friend will never stick his neck out to help other people.
Watering hole What does "Watering hole" mean?	(UK) A watering hole is a pub.
jacked up What does "jacked up" mean?	upset; distressed
Heavy-handed What does "Heavy-handed" mean?	If someone is heavy-handed, they are insensitive and use excessive force or authority when dealing with a problem.

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Mind Your P's And Q's Idiom