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answer to (someone) What does answer to (someone) mean?	to explain or justify one's actions to someone	The manager had to answer to the company president about the problems in the office.
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hang out one's shingle What does "hang out one's shingle" mean?	to open one's own business (usually as a professional in some field)	My friend decided to hang out his shingle as a dentist soon after he finished school.

Well-oiled machine What does "Well-oiled machine" mean?	Something that functions very well is a well-oiled machine.
truth is stranger than fiction What does "truth is stranger than fiction" mean?	real life is sometimes stranger than fiction	Truth is stranger than fiction and the man survived in the mountains for several months after his airplane crashed.
Smack in the face What does "Smack in the face" mean?	If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress.
he who lives by the sword dies by the sword What does "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword" mean?	people who commit violent acts will encounter violence themselves	people who commit violent acts will encounter violence themselvesThe young man was involved in selling illegal drugs and he was found murdered. Sadly, he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.
Into each life some rain must fall What does "Into each life some rain must fall" mean?	This means that bad or unfortunate things will happen to everyone at some time.
warts and all What does "warts and all" mean?	including one's bad points	He likes to be able to relax, warts and all, with his friends.
keep body and soul together What does "keep body and soul together" mean?	keep alive, survive	He has been working very hard to try and keep body and soul together after his illness.

lay low What does "lay low" mean?	to hide, to keep out of sight for a period of time	He decided to lay low until his friend forgot that he had damaged his car.
ships that pass in the night What does "ships that pass in the night" mean?	people who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet again	We were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will ever see that person again.
laugh (someone or something) out of court What does "laugh (someone or something) out of court" mean?	to dismiss someone or something as ridiculous	The lawyer wanted to sue the man for kicking the dog but the judge laughed the case out of court.
get a move on What does "get a move on" mean?	to hurry up	"Please get a move on. We are already three hours late."

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Answer To (someone) Idiom