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kill the fatted calf
What does "kill the fatted calf" mean? to prepare an elaborate banquet for someone We decided to kill the fatted calf and have a big feast for my parents.

(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)
What does "(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)" mean? an action or piece of work is typical of a particular person and they probably were involved in it Many police officers believe that the criminal's fingerprints are on the recent crime.

keep one's wits about one
What does "keep one's wits about one" mean? to keep one's mind operating clearly in a time of stress Firefighters must always keep their wits about them when they are fighting a large fire.
ball
What does "ball" mean? testicle
take up (space or room)
What does "take up (space or room)" mean? to fill a space or room, to occupy space or room The old chairs are taking up space in the garage.
conclusive evidence
What does "conclusive evidence" mean? evidence that is so strong that it proves the point in question beyond reasonable doubt The witness offered conclusive evidence that led to the conviction of the criminal.
bowl (someone) over
What does "bowl (someone) over" mean? to surprise or overwhelm someone The salesman bowled me over with his energetic sales talk.
do something rash
What does "do something rash" mean? to take drastic action (usually without thinking) My friend is extremely angry and she may do something rash.

take up arms against (someone or something)
What does "take up arms against (someone or something)" mean? to get ready to fight or make war The citizens of the small country were not willing to take up arms to try and change their government.
monkey business
What does "monkey business" mean? mischief The kids were involved in some monkey business when the window was broken.
best bib and tucker
What does "best bib and tucker" mean? one's best clothes I wore my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception.

a man-about-town
What does "a man-about-town" mean? a fashionable man who leads a sophisticated life My friend is a man-about-town and goes out almost every evening.

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Break Up Something or< I> Break Something Up Idiom