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When the chickens come home to roost What does When the chickens come home to roost mean?	When a person pays dearly for something bad he or she did in the past, the chickens come home to roost.
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straight out What does "straight out" mean?	plainly, in a way that hides nothing	The man was told straight out by his boss that his work was not satisfactory.

Dog eat dog What does "Dog eat dog" mean?	In a dog eat dog world, there is intense competition and rivalry, where everybody thinks only of himself or herself.
shlep What does "shlep" mean?	dumb, annoying person
rap What does "rap" mean?	criminal charge or accusation; blame or responsibility
play one's cards close to one's chest What does "play one's cards close to one's chest" mean?	be extremely secretive and cautious about something (holding playing cards close to your chest so the other players can't see them)	be extremely secretive and cautious about something (holding playing cards close to your chest so the other players can't see them)My boss always plays his cards close to his chest when he is negotiating with another company.

in bloom/blossom What does "in bloom/blossom" mean?	a flower/tree at the peak of blooming	All of the flowers are in bloom in our garden now.
sporting chance What does "sporting chance" mean?	some possibility of success	some possibility of successThe tennis player was not given a sporting chance to win the tournament but still she tried very hard to win.
feel at home What does "feel at home" mean?	to feel accepted, to feel as if you are at home	The woman always makes her guests feel at home.

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When The Chickens Come Home To Roost Idiom