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blow (something) out of all proportion What does blow (something) out of all proportion mean?	to make a bigger issue about something than it really is	The problem was very small but the manager blew it out of all proportion.
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false arrest What does "false arrest" mean?	unlawful physical detention	It was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.

thirst/thirsty for (something) What does "thirst/thirsty for (something)" mean?	a craving or desire for something	The woman thirsts for the life that she was previously living.
high-handed What does "high-handed" mean?	disregarding other's feelings, overbearing	The employees took a high-handed approach to the negotiations and they were not successful.
box What does "box" mean?	a large, portable stereo system
in broad daylight What does "in broad daylight" mean?	publicly visible in the daytime	The robbery of the store took place in broad daylight.
money to burn What does "money to burn" mean?	much money, more money than is needed	My friend has money to burn and never has to worry about working.
for the birds What does "for the birds" mean?	something you do not like, something that is not to be taken seriously	Getting up early every morning is for the birds.

Blow out of the water What does "Blow out of the water" mean?	If something, like an idea, is blown out of the water, it is destroyed or defeated comprehensively.
as cool as a cucumber What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?	to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious	The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.
vanish into thin air What does "vanish into thin air" mean?	disappear without leaving a trace	The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again.
none of (someone's) business/beeswax What does "none of (someone's) business/beeswax" mean?	to be not of someone's concern	My personal financial situation is none of my friend's business.

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Blow Something Out Of All Proportion Idiom