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Tug at the heartstrings What does Tug at the heartstrings mean?	f something tugs at the heartstrings, it makes you feel sad or sympathetic towards it.
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blow What does "blow" mean?	setback; hurdle; attack; v. leave someplace in a rush; v. ruin or destroy something, often an opportunity; v. waste time or money; spend money frivolously; n. cocaine;v. inhale cocaine; v. perform oral sex (usually a woman blowing a man).	That was a blow to our plans to go on vacation.

At the coalface What does "At the coalface" mean?	If you work at the coalface, you deal with the real problems and issues, rather than sitting in a office discussing things in a detached way.
Cut a rug What does "Cut a rug" mean?	To cut a rug is to dance.
rap sheet What does "rap sheet" mean?	record of a person's crimes
have the presence of mind to (do something) What does "have the presence of mind to (do something)" mean?	to have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situation	The farmer had the presence of mind to close the barn door after the fire started.
turn over What does "turn over" mean?	to roll over	The car turned over during the winter storm.
go stag What does "go stag" mean?	to go to an event by oneself (without a date - usually used for men)	I decided to go stag to the wedding.
top dog What does "top dog" mean?	the most important person in an organization	My uncle is the top dog in his company.
tough it out What does "tough it out" mean?	to endure a difficult situation	I want to quit my job but for now I plan to tough it out.
advise (someone) against (something) What does "advise (someone) against (something)" mean?	to suggest that something should not be done	I advised my friend not to swim in the river.

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Tug At The Heartstrings Idiom