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as weak as a kitten What does as weak as a kitten mean?	weak, sickly	The girl is as weak as a kitten and cannot carry the pile of books.
as weak as a kitten What does as weak as a kitten mean?	weak, sickly	The girl is as weak as a kitten and cannot carry the books.
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something about (someone or something) What does "something about (someone or something)" mean?	something strange/special/curious about someone or something	There is something about the woman that is very strange.

look down one`s nose at (someone) What does "look down one`s nose at (someone)" mean?	to look at someone with contempt or dislike, to feel that you are better than someone else	The girl often looks down her nose at people who she does not like.
handle (someone) with kid gloves What does "handle (someone) with kid gloves" mean?	to treat someone very gently and carefully	You must handle the new employee with kid gloves because he is very sensitive.
get (something) over with What does "get (something) over with" mean?	to finish something (often something that you do not want to do)	I was very happy to get my exams over with.
Throw a curve What does "Throw a curve" mean?	If you throw someone a curve, you surprise them with something they find difficult to deal with. ('Throw' a curveball' is also used.)
for instance What does "for instance" mean?	for example	"For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter."
born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth What does "born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth" mean?	to be born to wealth and comfort, to be born rich	The new student in our class was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he has never worked in his life.
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.
take (someone's) temperature What does "take (someone's) temperature" mean?	to measure someone's body temperature	The nurse took my temperature when I went to the hospital yesterday.

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As Weak As A Kitten Idiom