Boil Down To (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Boil Down To (something) Idiom mean?

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boil down to (something) What does boil down to (something) mean?	to reduce something to its essential or main part	The reason that we could not go on a holiday boiled down to the fact that we did not have enough money.
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buy a stake in (something) What does "buy a stake in (something)" mean?	to buy part ownership of a company or other enterprise	The large bank is planning to buy a stake in the small stock trading company.
a millstone around (someone's) neck What does "a millstone around (someone's) neck" mean?	a continual burden or handicap	The empty store was a millstone around the neck of the small businessman.
have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone) What does "have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone)" mean?	to have a sincere and intimate talk with someone	I had a heart-to-heart talk with my girlfriend last evening.
as snug as a bug in a rug What does "as snug as a bug in a rug" mean?	cozy and snug	The children were as snug as a bug in a rug as they read a book in the big bed.
catch (someone) in the act of (doing something) What does "catch (someone) in the act of (doing something)" mean?	to catch someone doing something illegal or private	The police caught the politician in the act of taking money from the business owner.
nip What does "nip" mean?	Japanese; Japanese person
after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what has been decided	I decided to take the swimming course after all.
elbow grease What does "elbow grease" mean?	the effort and strength to clean something	We will have to use a lot of elbow grease to clean the kitchen.

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Boil Down To (something) Idiom