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bound hand and foot What does bound hand and foot mean?	to have one's hands and feet tied up	The bank manager was bound hand and foot by the three bank robbers.
bound hand and foot What does bound hand and foot mean?	to have one's hands and feet tied up	The bank manager was bound hand and foot by the three bank robbers.
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cash in on (something) What does "cash in on (something)" mean?	to make money from an opportunity	The former basketball player cashed in on his popularity to open a very successful restaurant.

get an earful What does "get an earful" mean?	to hear much talk/criticism/complaints about something	Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.
bite the bullet What does "bite the bullet" mean?	to endure a difficult situation, to face a difficult situation bravely	I have decided to bite the bullet and begin to study for my Master`s degree.
in bad faith What does "in bad faith" mean?	with bad or dishonest intent	The man was bargaining in bad faith when he tried to buy the car.
play around/about with (someone or something) What does "play around/about with (someone or something)" mean?	to engage in some play with someone or something	The little boy was playing around with the dog when his mother entered the room.
step up What does "step up" mean?	to rise to a higher or more important position, to be promoted	My boss stepped up to the position of manager after the old manager was fired.
have a crush (on someone) What does "have a crush (on someone)" mean?	have strong feelings of love for someone (often for a short time and with no results)	have strong feelings of love for someone (often for a short time and with no results)The young girl had a crush on her teacher in junior high school but of course it was an impossible situation.

Split the blanket What does "Split the blanket" mean?	If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
boogie What does "boogie" mean?	dance in a particular style
religious about (doing something) What does "religious about (doing something)" mean?	to be strict about doing something	My father is religious about brushing his teeth before he goes to bed every night.
fine and dandy What does "fine and dandy" mean?	all right, okay	It is fine and dandy for me that the sale will be held next Saturday.
in the same breath What does "in the same breath" mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she wanted to continue with the class.
make a run for it What does "make a run for it" mean?	dash for safety, make a quick escape	I made a run for it as soon as the class finished.

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Bound Hand And Foot Idiom