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a case of mistaken identity What does a case of mistaken identity mean?	an incorrect identification of someone	It was a case of mistaken identity when the police arrested the wrong person.
a case of mistaken identity What does a case of mistaken identity mean?	incorrectly identify someone	The young man was arrested in a case of mistaken identity.
a case of mistaken identity What does a case of mistaken identity mean?	an incorrect identification of someone	It was a case of mistaken identity when the police arrested the wrong person.
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do the honors What does "do the honors" mean?	to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)	"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
give (someone) a swelled head What does "give (someone) a swelled head" mean?	to make someone conceited	The girl's high test scores are giving her a swelled head.
the creeps What does "the creeps" mean?	a strong feeling of fear or disgust	I get the creeps every time that I see a spider or snake.
the jury is still out on (someone or something) What does "the jury is still out on (someone or something)" mean?	a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something)	The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.
down-at-the-heels What does "down-at-the-heels" mean?	to be shabby, to be poorly dressed	The man looked down-at-the-heels after he was fired from his job.
In your face What does "In your face" mean?	If someone is in your face, they are direct and confrontational. (It is sometime written 'in yer face'colloquially)
wedge What does "wedge" mean?	sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables
down one`s alley What does "down one`s alley" mean?	to be suited to one`s tastes and abilities	Computers are down my alley so I am sure that I will be interested in the job.
Misery guts What does "Misery guts" mean?	A misery guts is a person who's always unhappy and tries to make others feel negative.

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A Case Of Mistaken Identity Idiom