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bring (someone) to terms What does bring (someone) to terms mean?	to make someone agree or do something	It seemed impossible for the two sides to settle their dispute but we were finally able to bring them to terms.
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Watch grass grow What does "Watch grass grow" mean?	If something is like watching grass grow, it is really boring.

hick What does "hick" mean?	person from a small, rural town and possessing little education or manners
two-time (someone) What does "two-time (someone)" mean?	to cheat on one's partner by seeing someone else	The couple separated when the man began to two-time his wife.
It's your funeral What does "It's your funeral" mean?	The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
get close to (something) What does "get close to (something)" mean?	to be almost as good as something, to almost reach or arrive at a goal	The charity is getting close to the final amount of money that they expect to collect.
It ain't over till the fat lady sings What does "It ain't over till the fat lady sings" mean?	This idiom means that until something has officially finished, the result is uncertain.

cave in to (someone or something) What does "cave in to (someone or something)" mean?	to weaken and be forced to give up	The company was forced to cave in to the demands of the workers for more money.
let (someone) off the hook What does "let (someone) off the hook" mean?	excuse someone from a penalty or promise	He let me off the hook and I didn`t have to stay after work and help clean the office.
in between What does "in between" mean?	located in the middle of two things/states	My friend is in between jobs at the moment.
piggy bank What does "piggy bank" mean?	a small bank (sometimes in the shape of a pig) for saving money	The boy has been putting money into his piggy bank to save for a bicycle.
play possum What does "play possum" mean?	to pretend to be inactive/asleep/dead	My friend was playing possum and did not respond to the conversation around him.

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Bring (someone) To Terms Idiom