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as black as a sweep What does as black as a sweep mean?	very dirty/black (a chimney sweep cleans chimneys and becomes very black)	My friend was as black as a sweep after he finished cleaning the basement.
as black as a sweep What does as black as a sweep mean?	very dirty or black (a chimney sweep cleans chimneys and becomes very black)	My friend was as black as a sweep after he finished cleaning the basement.
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lurker What does "lurker" mean?	person who reads but does not participate in an online news group or forum
root for (someone or something) What does "root for (someone or something)" mean?	to cheer and encourage someone or something	I have been rooting for our hometown team since I was a child.
Do the running What does "Do the running" mean?	(UK) The person who has to do the running has to make sure that things get done. ('Make the running' is also used.)
sweet on (someone) What does "sweet on (someone)" mean?	to be in love with someone, to be very fond of someone	The boy was sweet on his next door neighbor when he was a child.
scratch What does "scratch" mean?	eliminate; cancel; delete
for the most part What does "for the most part" mean?	mostly, in general	I was finished my work for the most part so I decided to go home.
from near and far What does "from near and far" mean?	from all around	The people came from near and far to see the new stadium.

able to breathe easily again What does "able to breathe easily again" mean?	to be able to relax and recover from a stressful time or event	My friend was able to breathe easily again when his company did not go bankrupt.
come to a pretty pass What does "come to a pretty pass" mean?	to develop into a bad or difficult situation	Things have come to a pretty pass and nobody knows what to do about the problem.
in the same breath What does "in the same breath" mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.
go on a rampage What does "go on a rampage" mean?	to rush around destroying things	The football fans went on a rampage and destroyed many things.

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As Black As A Sweep Idiom