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assemble a case (against someone) What does assemble a case (against someone) mean?	gather the evidence needed to make a legal case against someone	The prosecution was unable to assemble a case against the man.
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acid test What does "acid test" mean?	a test where the conclusions are beyond doubt	The problem was an acid test of our faith in the new manager.

watch (someone or something) like a hawk What does "watch (someone or something) like a hawk" mean?	to watch someone very carefully	The mother watched her young child like a hawk.
fruit What does "fruit" mean?	male homosexual
a cinch What does "a cinch" mean?	something that's very easy to do.	A: How was the test?B: It was a cinch. I finished it quickly and I know that allmy answers were correct."
work one`s fingers to the bone What does "work one`s fingers to the bone" mean?	work very hard	She has been working her fingers to the bone raising her three children.
get on in years What does "get on in years" mean?	grow old; become older

be the death of (someone) What does "be the death of (someone)" mean?	to be the ruin or downfall or death of someone (often used for some kind of problem)	The woman said that her young son's bad behavior would be the death of her.
a yes-man What does "a yes-man" mean?	: someone who tries to get approval by agreeing with everyone.	A: "Why does the boss think Arnold is sointelligent?"B: "Because Arnold is a yes-man. He agrees with everything theboss says!"
in drag What does "in drag" mean?	wearing the clothes of the opposite sex	The tourists were shocked when they went to the stage show and found many of the performers in drag.
not know one's own strength What does "not know one's own strength" mean?	to not realize how destructive or harmful one's strength can be	The little boy does not know his own strength and does much damage when he plays.
earful What does "earful" mean?	scolding; tirade; verbal assault

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Assemble A Case (against Someone) Idiom