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as busy as a beaver What does as busy as a beaver mean?	very busy	I have been as busy as a beaver all morning trying to finish my work.
as busy as a beaver What does as busy as a beaver mean?	very busy	I have been as busy as a beaver all morning.
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Hold the baby What does "Hold the baby" mean?	(UK) If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the baby.

dawn on (someone) What does "dawn on (someone)" mean?	to become clear or occur to someone	It finally dawned on me why my friend was angry.
cool it What does "cool it" mean?	calm down; relax; take it easy; stop it
strike a pose What does "strike a pose" mean?	to position oneself in a certain posture	The model was asked to strike a pose for the photographer.
Get your hands dirty What does "Get your hands dirty" mean?	If you get your hands dirty, you become involved in something where the realities might compromise your principles. It can also mean that a person is not just stuck in an ivory tower dictating strategy, but is prepared to put in the effort and hard work to make the details actually happen.
in search of (someone or something) What does "in search of (someone or something)" mean?	trying to find someone or something	I have been in search of a good restaurant for the family dinner for several weeks now.
come a cropper What does "come a cropper" mean?	to fail	The man came a cropper in the chess tournament and that is why he is sad.
conehead What does "conehead" mean?	oaf; fool; stupid person

stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something) What does "stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something)" mean?	to be a great advantage to someone	It will stand you in good stead with the company if you do the extra work.
in the same league as someone What does "in the same league as someone" mean?	be at the same level as someone	be at the same level as someoneThe boys soccer team was not in the same league at their opponents.
roach-coach What does "roach-coach" mean?	snack truck
on a diet What does "on a diet" mean?	to be eating less food so that you can lose weight	I was on a diet for several months last year.
run out of patience What does "run out of patience" mean?	to become annoyed after being patient for a period of time	The mother has run out of patience with her son.

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As Busy As A Beaver Idiom