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bark is worse than one`s bite What does bark is worse than one`s bite mean?	someone is not as bad as they sound	"Don`t worry if the boss gets angry - his bark is worse than his bite."
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bury the hatchet What does "bury the hatchet" mean?	to stop arguing and become friendly with someone	He buried the hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again.
to mix up (something) What does "to mix up (something)" mean?	to confuse things, to make a mistake about something	The teacher mixed up the DVDs and played the wrong one in front of the class.
drop back What does "drop back" mean?	to move or step backwards, to retreat	During the hike my foot began to get sore so I decided to drop back and rest for awhile.
divide (something) fifty-fifty What does "divide (something) fifty-fifty" mean?	to divide something into two equal parts	We decided to divide the money that we earned fifty-fifty.

free and easy What does "free and easy" mean?	informal	The man's attitude toward his work is free and easy.
live high on/off the hog What does "live high on/off the hog" mean?	to have the best of everything	My friend has been living high on the hog since he changed jobs.
Beat to the punch What does "Beat to the punch" mean?	If you beat someone to the punch, you act before them and gain an advantage.
green What does "green" mean?	raw; inexperienced; new to something
Man proposes, God disposes What does "Man proposes, God disposes" mean?	Your fate lies in the hands of God.

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Bark Is Worse Than One`s Bite Idiom