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blow (someone's) cover What does blow (someone's) cover mean?	to reveal someone's true identity or purpose	The police blew the secret detectives cover by mistake.
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Rough and ready What does "Rough and ready" mean?	If something is rough and ready, it has not been carefully prepared, but is fit for its purpose. If a person is rough and ready, they are not very refined or mannered.

honkey What does "honkey" mean?	white (Caucasian)
call (someone) in What does "call (someone) in" mean?	to ask someone for help, to call for special advice	We called in a special doctor to look at the patient.
return the favor What does "return the favor" mean?	to do a good deed for someone who has done a good deed for you	I returned the favor to my friend who had recently helped me to move from my apartment.
stupid-ass What does "stupid-ass" mean?	dumb, idiotic person
turn turtle What does "turn turtle" mean?	to turn upside down	The car went off the road in the storm and turned turtle.
fall on deaf ears What does "fall on deaf ears" mean?	to ignore something that is intended for you	My complaints to my boss always fall on deaf ears.

excuse (someone) What does "excuse (someone)" mean?	to forgive someone	We excused the man for his rude comments because he did not know any better.
wait with bated breath What does "wait with bated breath" mean?	feel excited or anxious while waiting	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
fill (someone) in or fill in (someone) What does "fill (someone) in or fill in (someone)" mean?	to tell someone the details about something	"I will fill you in later about our plans for the weekend."
crack What does "crack" mean?	break into (a safe or strong box, for example).	He cracked that safe in three minutes.
let out (someone) What does "let out (someone)" mean?	dismiss or be dismissed (from class or practice etc.)	Everyone was let out of class early yesterday because of the bad weather.

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Blow Someones Cover Idiom