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beat the shit out of (someone) What does beat the shit out of (someone) mean?	physically attack and abuse someone.	He beat the shit out of his brother when he found out his brother broke his iPod.
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account for (something) What does "account for (something)" mean?	to provide an answer/explanation for something	The bad weather accounts for the fact that only a few people came to the meeting.

tough out What does "tough out" mean?	endure; persist; persevere.	I know it's hard, but you've got to tough it out.
bird in hand is worth two in the bush What does "bird in hand is worth two in the bush" mean?	do not risk losing something that you have by trying to get something that is not certain	"You should accept the job offer with the lower salary now rather than waiting for a better job. Remember that a bird in hand is worth two in the bush."
Set the wheels in motion What does "Set the wheels in motion" mean?	When you set the wheels in motion, you get something started.
tub of lard What does "tub of lard" mean?	a fat person	The young boys always call the fat boy a tub of lard.
take (something) the wrong way What does "take (something) the wrong way" mean?	to understand something as wrong or insulting	The waiter took my comments the wrong way and became a little angry.

mickey mouse What does "mickey mouse" mean?	poor quality; lousy; unimportant
all in one piece What does "all in one piece" mean?	safely, without damage	The piano arrived at its destination all in one piece.
hard-nosed What does "hard-nosed" mean?	not weak or soft, stubborn - especially in a fight or contest or negotiations	The company had a hard-nosed attitude while bargaining with the union.
fat chance What does "fat chance" mean?	little or no possibility, almost no chance	Fat chance that my friend will let me borrow his car. He never lets me borrow anything.
diamond in the rough What does "diamond in the rough" mean?	a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exterior	The man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person under his harsh exterior.

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Beat The Shit Out Of (someone) Idiom