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a skeleton in the closet What does a skeleton in the closet mean?	a hidden and shocking secret	The politician had a skeleton in the closet that he did not want anyone to know about.
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Heavy-handed What does "Heavy-handed" mean?	If someone is heavy-handed, they are insensitive and use excessive force or authority when dealing with a problem.
take the initiative to (do something) What does "take the initiative to (do something)" mean?	to decide to do something although one has not been asked to do it	I decided to take the initiative to organize a dinner for my friend who was leaving to go to a different university.
for certain What does "for certain" mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	He will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
do the trick What does "do the trick" mean?	to work well, to achieve a good or desired result	I think that the new piece of equipment should do the trick and solve our problem.
stress What does "stress" mean?	become anxious or agitated; make somebody anxious or agitated

at home What does "at home" mean?	to be in one`s house	"I`m sorry but I left my money at home. Can you lend me some money?"
ass What does "ass" mean?	a worthless, descpicable person.	You're such an ass; I never want to see you again.
get in (someone's) hair What does "get in (someone's) hair" mean?	to bother or irritate someone	The woman complained that her young child was always getting in her hair.
get along with (someone) What does "get along with (someone)" mean?	to have a good relationship with someone	I do not get along with the woman who I work with.
chicken out (of something) What does "chicken out (of something)" mean?	to stop doing something because of fear	I chickened out of jumping into the lake from the high diving board.
balance the books What does "balance the books" mean?	to check that all the money in a business is accounted for	The accountant spent several days trying to balance the books of his company.

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A Skeleton In The Closet Idiom