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Shipshape and Bristol fashion What does Shipshape and Bristol fashion mean?	If things are shipshape and Bristol fashion, they are in perfect working order.
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apple of (someone`s) eye What does "apple of (someone`s) eye" mean?	someone or something that one likes a lot or likes more than others	The little girl is the apple of her grandfather`s eye.

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in receipt of (something) What does "in receipt of (something)" mean?	having received something	I am in receipt of an order from the city to cut down a tree in our backyard.
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cut What does "cut" mean?	single song or track of music
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disorderly conduct What does "disorderly conduct" mean?	disturbing the peace	The football fans were charged with disorderly conduct after the fight during the game.
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in two shakes of a lamb's tail What does "in two shakes of a lamb's tail" mean?	very quickly	"Wait one minute. I will help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail."

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Shipshape And Bristol Fashion Idiom