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all's well that ends well
What does all's well that ends well mean? | if things are good in the end then we should be satisfied (from Shakespeare's play All's Well That Ends Well) | All's well that ends well and although the storm was very bad the children arrived home safely.
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Make a request
What does "Make a request" mean? | If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need. |
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(have the) cheek to do something
What does "(have the) cheek to do something" mean? | rudeness, impudence | The woman had the cheek to tell me that she was sick and could not come to work today.
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as well
What does "as well" mean? | in addition, also, too |
I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
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play second fiddle to (someone)
What does "play second fiddle to (someone)" mean? | to be second in importance to someone | He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
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keep one`s own counsel
What does "keep one`s own counsel" mean? | keep one`s ideas and plans to oneself | He always keeps his own counsel and never reveals his plans to anyone.
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mellow out
What does "mellow out" mean? | relax; calm down |
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have the best of both worlds
What does "have the best of both worlds" mean? | be able to enjoy two different opportunities | The man has the best of both worlds and can enjoy the outdoors and nature while he is working at his job.
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never fear
What does "never fear" mean? | do not worry | "Never fear, I will finish work and meet you in time for the movie."
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put (someone or something) out of one's head/mind
What does "put (someone or something) out of one's head/mind" mean? | to try to forget someone or something | I was forced to put my holidays out of my head when we had the emergency problems at our company.
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off one`s chest
What does "off one`s chest" mean? | to talk about a problem to someone so that it does not bother you anymore | I talked to my friend and I was able to get some of my problems off my chest.
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no ifs, ands, or buts about it
What does "no ifs, ands, or buts about it" mean? | absolutely no discussion or doubts about something | "You are going to bed now - no ifs, ands, or buts about it," said the mother to her child.
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