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bring (someone) into line What does bring (someone) into line mean?	to persuade someone to agree with you	The woman was able to bring the other members of the committee into line.
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change the subject What does "change the subject" mean?	to begin talking about something different	I tried to change the subject when my friend began to talk about the money that I owed him.

make an exception (for someone) What does "make an exception (for someone)" mean?	suspend a rule for someone for one time	The security guard made an exception for me and allowed me to enter the parking lot after it was closed.
Chapter and verse What does "Chapter and verse" mean?	When you know something very well, and can quote it, you know it chapter and verse.
have a free hand (to do something) What does "have a free hand (to do something)" mean?	to be granted complete control to do something	The teacher had a free hand to choose new textbooks for the class.
wear out (something) or wear (something) out What does "wear out (something) or wear (something) out" mean?	to use or wear something until it becomes old and in bad condition	My shoes wore out during my trip to Paris.
have the presence of mind to (do something) What does "have the presence of mind to (do something)" mean?	have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situation	My aunt had the presence of mind to write a will before she passed away.

watched pot never boils What does "watched pot never boils" mean?	if you wait impatiently for something to happen then it will seem to take longer	�You should go and sit down rather than wait for the beans to cook. Remember that a watched pot never boils.�
in the case of (someone or something) What does "in the case of (someone or something)" mean?	in the matter of someone or something	In the case of the man who stole the car he went to jail for several months.
smell a rat What does "smell a rat" mean?	to be suspicious of someone or something, to feel that something is wrong	I smell a rat. There is something wrong with the free credit card offer.
on one`s high horse What does "on one`s high horse" mean?	to be acting as if one is better than others, to be very proud and scornful	He is always on his high horse and never thinks about other people.
bad egg What does "bad egg" mean?	a bad person, a bum	My neighbor is a bad egg and you should avoid him if you can.

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Bring (someone) Into Line Idiom