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You get what you pay for What does You get what you pay for mean?	Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality.
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tug-of-war What does "tug-of-war" mean?	a situation in which two sides try to defeat each other, a struggle over something	The two countries have been involved in a tug-of-war over the disputed territory for many years.
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weigh down on (someone) What does "weigh down on (someone)" mean?	something worries or depresses someone	The man's problems at work seem to be weighing down on him.
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.
in proportion What does "in proportion" mean?	having the right/wrong proportion in relation to something else	We tried to make sure that the bookshelves were in proportion when we rebuilt the house.
pack them in What does "pack them in" mean?	to attract a lot of people	The new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.

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You Get What You Pay For Idiom