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bare bones (of something) What does bare bones (of something) mean?	the most basic and important parts of something	The company had to restructure and most services were cut to the bare bones of the operation.
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cloud up What does "cloud up" mean?	to become cloudy	It began to cloud up and soon started raining.
kiss and make up What does "kiss and make up" mean?	forgive someone and be friends again	I want to kiss and make up with my friend after our argument.
nobody in his/her right mind would do (something) What does "nobody in his/her right mind would do (something)" mean?	it would be very stupid or unreasonable to do something	Nobody in his right mind would drive his car when the roads are so terrible.
face-to-face What does "face-to-face" mean?	in person, in the same location	The soccer star had a face-to-face meeting with his new team yesterday.
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride What does "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" mean?	If someone is always a bridesmaid, never a bride, they never manage to fulfill their ambition- they get close, but never manage the recognition, etc, they crave.

have none of (something) What does "have none of (something)" mean?	not tolerate or endure something	Our teacher will have none of our talking loudly in the class.
tchotchke What does "tchotchke" mean?	small item; trinket
carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders What does "carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders" mean?	to appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world	My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.
open for business What does "open for business" mean?	a shop/restaurant/business that is open and ready to do business	The small shop is open for business after a long holiday.
a pain in the neck What does "a pain in the neck" mean?	an annoying or bothersome person or event	The customer is a pain in the neck and is always complaining about something.

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Bare Bones (of Something) Idiom