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as well as (someone or something) What does as well as (someone or something) mean?	in addition to someone or something	"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."
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partake of (something) What does "partake of (something)" mean?	to eat or drink something	I decided not to partake of the large dinner before the golf tournament.
drop by the wayside What does "drop by the wayside" mean?	to give up or fail before the finish of something	Many runners dropped by the wayside during the marathon.
go ape What does "go ape" mean?	to become very excited, to behave in a crazy way	My father went ape when he heard how much money I had spent.
Steal someone's thunder What does "Steal someone's thunder" mean?	If someone steals your thunder, they take the credit and praise for something you did.
as black as night What does "as black as night" mean?	very dark and black	The old house was as black as night when we entered it.
sell (someone) short What does "sell (someone) short" mean?	to underestimate oneself or someone else	My friend is selling himself short when he thinks that he will not be good at any other job.

rooted in (something) What does "rooted in (something)" mean?	to be based on something	The popularity of the politician is rooted in his strong moral values and honesty.
NASA What does "NASA" mean?	National Aeronautics and Space Administration - the US space organization	National Aeronautics and Space Administration - the US space organizationAccording to a spokesperson for NASA the rocket will be launched next week.
Life is just a bowl of cherries What does "Life is just a bowl of cherries" mean?	This idiom means that life is simple and pleasant.
desk jockey What does "desk jockey" mean?	person who works at a desk in an office
piss in the wind What does "piss in the wind" mean?	waste time; do something unproductive or futile

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As Well As Someone Or Something Idiom