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as clean as a hound's tooth What does as clean as a hound's tooth mean?	very clean	The classroom was as clean as a hound's tooth when the students finished cleaning it.
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cast around for (someone or something) What does "cast around for (someone or something)" mean?	to look for someone or something	We are casting around for a new secretary in our company.

two cents What does "two cents" mean?	something not important, something very small	Although my friend's stereo works well I would not give him two cents for it.
split What does "split" mean?	depart; leave
tune up (a musical instrument) What does "tune up (a musical instrument)" mean?	to adjust a musical instrument to the right sound	The orchestra tuned up their instruments before the performance.
at the mercy of (the court/someone) What does "at the mercy of (the court/someone)" mean?	having no defense against the court or someone	My friend was at the mercy of the court when he went before the judge.
penny-wise and pound-foolish What does "penny-wise and pound-foolish" mean?	wise or careful in small things/purchases but not wise or careful about bigger things/purchases	He is penny-wise and pound-foolish and is always wasting his money on things that he does not need.
get (someone or something) out of one's head/mind What does "get (someone or something) out of one's head/mind" mean?	to stop thinking about or wanting someone or something, to forget someone or something	My friend is trying hard to get his former girlfriend out of his mind.
let oneself/something go What does "let oneself/something go" mean?	not take care of oneself/something	The woman has been letting herself go recently and doesn't even bother to comb her hair regularly

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As Clean As A Hounds Tooth Idiom