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Not give a monkey's What does Not give a monkey's mean?	(UK) If you couldn't give a monkey's about something, you don't care at all about it.
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have (someone) in one's pocket What does "have (someone) in one's pocket" mean?	to have control over someone	The large union has the city mayor in their pocket.

do the dishes What does "do the dishes" mean?	to wash and dry dishes	We did the dishes soon after eating dinner.
let (something) slip (out) What does "let (something) slip (out)" mean?	tell a secret by accident	I let the date of the wedding slip out by mistake at the dinner party.
bottom out What does "bottom out" mean?	to reach the lowest point	The stock market bottomed out at its lowest level in many months.
instrumental in (doing something) What does "instrumental in (doing something)" mean?	playing an important part in doing something	Our teacher was instrumental in getting the school to change their policy on using the library after school.
Hard to come by What does "Hard to come by" mean?	If something is hard to come by, it is difficult to find.

Be careful what you wish for What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?	If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)
Bright and breezy What does "Bright and breezy" mean?	When someone is cheerful and full of energy, they are bright and breezy.
piggy bank What does "piggy bank" mean?	a small bank/container for saving money that is sometimes in the shape of a pig	The small boy saved much money in his piggy bank.

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