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Opening a can of worms What does Opening a can of worms mean?	If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it's worth.
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fill (someone`s) shoes What does "fill (someone`s) shoes" mean?	to substitute for someone and be able to do a satisfactory job	Although he is a good supervisor he is unable to fill the shoes of those who came before him.

top-drawer What does "top-drawer" mean?	to be of the best or most important kind	When my friend buys a new car he always buys a top-drawer model.
set one back on one's heels What does "set one back on one's heels" mean?	to surprise/shock/overwhelm someone	The announcement on the school's loudspeaker set everyone back on their heels.
touch a raw nerve What does "touch a raw nerve" mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	The criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the secretary.
in luck What does "in luck" mean?	having good luck, finding something good by chance	I think that we are in luck. I was able to buy two tickets for the concert.
dyed-in-the-wool What does "dyed-in-the-wool" mean?	permanent, stubborn	The man is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and will never change.
cheesed off What does "cheesed off" mean?	to be annoyed	I was cheesed off that I would not be able to go away for the weekend.

put on the dog What does "put on the dog" mean?	to dress or entertain in an extravagant manner	The couple put on the dog for the visit of their old college friend.
chew (someone) out What does "chew (someone) out" mean?	to scold someone	The girl began to chew her boyfriend out in the supermarket.
like lambs to the slaughter What does "like lambs to the slaughter" mean?	quietly do something without realizing the danger/difficulties of the situation	The local basketball team went like lambs to the slaughter to meet the best team in the country.
reach first base with (someone or something) What does "reach first base with (someone or something)" mean?	to make a major advance with someone or something	The salesperson was unable to reach first base with the large buyer.
everything humanly possible What does "everything humanly possible" mean?	everything in the range of human powers	The doctors did everything humanly possible to save the man after the accident.

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Opening A Can Of Worms Idiom