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be all things to all people What does be all things to all people mean?	to be everything that is wanted by all people	The politician tries to be all things to all people and it is difficult to know what she really believes.
be all things to all people What does be all things to all people mean?	to be everything that is wanted by all people	The politician tries to be all things to all people and it is difficult to know what he really believes.
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in exchange for (someone or something) What does "in exchange for (someone or something)" mean?	in return for someone or something	I received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons.

punk What does "punk" mean?	of or pertaining to punk music and those who listen to it
dicey What does "dicey" mean?	risky; difficult; tricky
bugly What does "bugly" mean?	ugly (from butt and ugly)
get the boot What does "get the boot" mean?	to be fired, to be told to leave a place	I got the boot from my first job in high school.
under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s stomach	After he had a big breakfast under his belt he was ready for work.
the picture of (something) What does "the picture of (something)" mean?	the perfect example of something	My father was the picture of health when I saw him last month.
mongo What does "mongo" mean?	great; fantastic
not give (someone) the time of day What does "not give (someone) the time of day" mean?	to dislike someone so strongly that you totally ignore him or her	I dislike her and would not give her the time of day.
in transit What does "in transit" mean?	in the process of being transported	The cars were in transit when there was a train and truck accident.

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Be All Things To All People Idiom