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(not) made of money
What does "(not) made of money" mean? to not have a lot of money (usually used in the negative to say that you do not have enough money for something) My friend is not made of money and he has difficulty paying for his children's education.

Gramps
What does "Gramps" mean? Grand-father Hey Gramps, "Will you take me fishing today?"
Grand-father is often shortened to Gran'pa or simply Gramps.
Take care not to refer to an older male in this fashion unless you have a relationship that permits this type of slang to be used or you might end up offending the older person.
fuck friend
What does "fuck friend" mean? a friend one has sexual relations with; a friend with benefits. I'm off to see my fuck friend for some fun.
get the floor
What does "get the floor" mean? to receive official permission to address an audience When the principal finally got the floor everybody was ready to go home.
Hear on the grapevine
What does "Hear on the grapevine" mean? To receive information indirectly through a series of third parties, similar to a rumour.
Up with the lark
What does "Up with the lark" mean? If you get up very early, you're up with the lark.
rain on (someone's) parade
What does "rain on (someone's) parade" mean? to spoil someone's plans I tried not to let my friend's bad mood rain on my parade during the concert.

do one`s bit/part
What does "do one`s bit/part" mean? to share in a group project by contributing one`s time and effort Our teacher did his bit to help plan for the party.
play fair
What does "play fair" mean? to do something by the rules The politician was not playing fair during the election campaign.
Putting the cart before the horse
What does "Putting the cart before the horse" mean? When you put the cart before the horse, you are doing something the wrong way round.
press one`s luck
What does "press one`s luck" mean? to depend too much on luck, to expect to continue to be lucky My uncle is pressing his luck if he thinks that he will continue to make a lot of money on the stock market.

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