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Run something into the ground What does Run something into the ground mean?	If people run something into the ground, they treat or manage it so badly that they ruin it.
run (something) into the ground What does run (something) into the ground mean?	to use something more than is wanted or needed, to neglect something	The man ran his car into the ground and had to buy another one.
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shit What does "shit" mean?	feces; the act of defacating; a despicable pesron; something completely worthless; nonsense.	There's shit all over the place. What happened?

keep a stiff upper lip What does "keep a stiff upper lip" mean?	to be brave, to face trouble bravely	We tried to keep a stiff upper lip when the company announced that they would close our office.
know (something) from memory What does "know (something) from memory" mean?	know something well from seeing it often	I know most of the telephone numbers from memory.
sage advice What does "sage advice" mean?	very good and wise advice	I waited for my friend to ask me for my sage advice regarding his problems.
take a toll on (someone or something) What does "take a toll on (someone or something)" mean?	to damage/hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard living	The stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.
box What does "box" mean?	computer; desktop computer.	How many boxes do we have in storage now? Do any work?
put in one`s two cents What does "put in one`s two cents" mean?	to give one`s opinion	The girl likes to put in her two cents when she has a chance.

take heart What does "take heart" mean?	to be encouraged, to feel brave and want to try something	I took heart from my previous failure and decided to try again.
come in low What does "come in low" mean?	to offer a low amount of money for a product or service	The company came in low with an offer for our product.
raise a stink about (something) What does "raise a stink about (something)" mean?	to make a major issue out of something	The small business owners began to raise a stink about the new parking tax.
kegger What does "kegger" mean?	party or event at which beer is served from a keg (barrel-sized container of beer)

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Run Something Into The Ground Idiom