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Quick off the mark
What does Quick off the mark mean? | If someone is quick off the mark, they are very quick to use, start or do something new. |
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in contempt of court
What does "in contempt of court" mean? | disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures | The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the trial.
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scum
What does "scum" mean? | disgusting, worthless person |
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get in (someone's) hair
What does "get in (someone's) hair" mean? | to bother or irritate someone | The woman complained that her young child was always getting in her hair.
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fight tooth and nail
What does "fight tooth and nail" mean? | to fight fiercely or with all one`s strength | I am fighting tooth and nail to get a transfer to another department.
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pretty is as pretty does
What does "pretty is as pretty does" mean? | you should do pleasant things if you want people to think that you are pleasant | Pretty is as pretty does, I said to my friend and suggested that he should be more pleasant if he wants people to like him.
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same to you
What does "same to you" mean? | the same comment applies to you | "The same to you," the boy said when his friend said that he was stupid.
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lovely weather for ducks
What does "lovely weather for ducks" mean? | rainy weather | I commented to the wet letter carrier that it was lovely weather for ducks today.
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have one`s ass in a sling
What does "have one`s ass in a sling" mean? | be in an uncomfortable predicament, be at a disadvantage | He really has his ass in a sling now that he has quit his job and can`t find another one.
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a must have
What does "a must have" mean? | something that you must have | The new computer screens are a must have for computer users.
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inclined to (do something)
What does "inclined to (do something)" mean? | tend toward doing something | Our boss is not inclined to let us take extra days off work during the busy summer months.
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can't make heads or tails of something
What does "can't make heads or tails of something" mean? | can't understand
something at all;
find something confusing and illogical. | "I can't make heads or tails of your e-mail.Were you having problemswith your computer?"
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preach to the converted
What does "preach to the converted" mean? | to praise or speak to those who already agree with you | I was preaching to the converted when I told my friends about the advantages of the new car.
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go belly up
What does "go belly up" mean? | die |
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stand up and be counted
What does "stand up and be counted" mean? | to be willing to say what one thinks in public | ont Size=3>- to be willing to say what one thinks in publicThe union members thought that they should stand up and be counted before management took away their benefits.
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