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Pros and cons What does Pros and cons mean?	Pros and cons are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which means “for and against.” Considering the pros and cons of an issue is a very useful way to weigh the issue thoughtfully and reach an informed decision.
	Some Random Idioms
follow suit What does "follow suit" mean?	to do as someone else has done, to follow someone`s example, to play a card of the same suit that someone else has put down	I followed suit and left work early on Friday just as my boss had done.

jump to conclusions What does "jump to conclusions" mean?	decide something too quickly and without thinking about it or considering all the facts.	A: "Angela just doesn't like me. She won't even sayhello."B: "You're jumping to conclusions. Actually, she's very shy."
TTYL What does "TTYL" mean?	talk to you later
bushed What does "bushed" mean?	: very tired; exhausted.	"I'm going to lie down for a while. I'm reallybushed."
Nod's as good as a wink What does "Nod's as good as a wink" mean?	(UK) 'A nod's as good as a wink' is a way of saying you have understood somethin that someone has said, even though it was not said directly. The full phrase (sometimes used in the UK ) is 'a nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse'.

Barefaced liar What does "Barefaced liar" mean?	A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.
get one's head above water What does "get one's head above water" mean?	to get in control of one's situation (often financial situation)	When I get my head above water I will be able to spend less time working.
bird-dog What does "bird-dog" mean?	steal another man's girlfriend
a kangaroo court What does "a kangaroo court" mean?	a court formed by a group of people to settle a dispute among themselves (the court is usually illegal)	There was a kangaroo court in the movie where the ranchers made their own court.
elbow grease What does "elbow grease" mean?	hard work; effort.	"Yes, the car is pretty dirty, but it'll looknice again with a little elbow grease."
have half a mind to (do something) What does "have half a mind to (do something)" mean?	feel tempted or inclined to do something	I have half a mind to go and offer my resignation to the president.

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