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bad blood (between people) What does bad blood (between people) mean?	unpleasant feelings between people	There was much bad blood between the three brothers.
bad blood (between people) What does bad blood (between people) mean?	anger or a bad relationship due to past problems with someone	There has always been a lot of bad blood between the two supervisors.
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the bottom line What does "the bottom line" mean?	the most essential information.	"The discussion lasted many hours. The bottomline was thatthe XYZ Company isn't for sale."

wring (someone's) hand What does "wring (someone's) hand" mean?	to hold someone's hand tightly when you greet or say good-bye to him of her	The man stood wringing my hand for a long time when I met him.
doggie bag What does "doggie bag" mean?	bag or container for leftovers in a restaurant so they can be eaten at home
drop off (to sleep) What does "drop off (to sleep)" mean?	to fall asleep	I dropped off to sleep while I was watching television.
bad What does "bad" mean?	intense; powerful; suitable; excellent
stuffed shirt What does "stuffed shirt" mean?	a person who is too rigid or too formal	I do not want to invite my neighbor to come with us because he is a stuffed shirt and not very interesting to spend time with.
at the drop of a hat What does "at the drop of a hat" mean?	without waiting or planning, immediately, promptly	Our boss will stop working and help someone at the drop of a hat.

set up shop (somewhere) What does "set up shop (somewhere)" mean?	to establish one's place of work somewhere	The small fire alarm company decided to set up shop in the suburbs of the city.
Nail in the coffin What does "Nail in the coffin" mean?	A nail in someone or something's coffin is a problem or event that is a clear step towards an inevitable failure.
Crocodile tears What does "Crocodile tears" mean?	Pretending to cry in an attempt to manipulate or exploit, phony tears.	OJ gave his testimony through crocodile tears. It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).
on probation What does "on probation" mean?	to be serving a period of probation, to be serving a trial period	The new employee was on probation for several months before he became a regular member of the staff.
take up (something) What does "take up (something)" mean?	to begin an activity or hobby	My father has much free time lately and has decided to take up fishing as a hobby.
beyond words What does "beyond words" mean?	to be more than one can say	The mother's love for her new baby is beyond words.

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Bad Blood (between People) Idiom