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as for (someone or something) What does as for (someone or something) mean?	with regard to, concerning	�As for me, I think that I will go home now.�
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Babe in arms What does "Babe in arms" mean?	A babe in arms is a very young child, or a person who is very young to be holding a position.

emperor's new clothes What does "emperor's new clothes" mean?	used when many people believe something that is not true, a situation in which people are afraid to criticize something because everyone else seems to think that it is good or important	It was like the emperor's new clothes when nobody would criticize the popular politician although he was doing many bad things.
have one`s nose in (something) What does "have one`s nose in (something)" mean?	to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something	He often has his nose in other people`s private business where it does not belong.
flash What does "flash" mean?	show or reveal something briefly
run afoul of the law What does "run afoul of the law" mean?	get into trouble with the law	The young man ran afoul of the law and was taken into police custody.
be fucked What does "be fucked" mean?	find oneself in a desparate or difficult situation.	We're so fucked.
get (a) hold of oneself What does "get (a) hold of oneself" mean?	to get control of one's emotions	We asked the man who was crying to try and get hold of himself.

Big time What does "Big time" mean?	This can be used to with the meaning 'very much'- if you like something big time, you like it a lot.
put the cart before the horse What does "put the cart before the horse" mean?	to do things in the wrong or usual order	I think that he is putting the cart before the horse to talk about remodeling the house before he even buys it.
every nook and cranny What does "every nook and cranny" mean?	every small hiding place where you can put something	I looked in every nook and cranny of my apartment but I could not find my house keys.
Cloth ears What does "Cloth ears" mean?	If you don't listen to people, they may suggest you have cloth ears.
as blind as a bat What does "as blind as a bat" mean?	blind	The man is as blind as a bat and cannot see more than a small distance ahead.
in over one's head What does "in over one's head" mean?	to be having more difficulties than one can manage	The electrician seems to be in over his head and he does not know how to fix the electrical problem.

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As For Someone Or Something Idiom