Bring Something Into The Open Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Bring Something Into The Open Idiom mean?

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bring (something) into the open What does bring (something) into the open mean?	to reveal something, to expose something	The marriage counselor helped to bring the couple's problems into the open.
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upchuck What does "upchuck" mean?	throw up; vomit

can What does "can" mean?	buttocks
in addition to (something) What does "in addition to (something)" mean?	additionally, further	In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
throw (something) back in (someone's) face What does "throw (something) back in (someone's) face" mean?	to use something that someone has said previously to harm or upset him or her	I immediately threw the question back in the lawyer's face.
let on What does "let on" mean?	to reveal, to inform	"Please don`t let on that you saw me at the movie last night."
take a backseat to (someone or something) What does "take a backseat to (someone or something)" mean?	to accept a poorer or lower position than someone, to be second to someone or something	I had to take a backseat to my boss when we went on the business trip.

not for love nor money What does "not for love nor money" mean?	not for anything	I will not for love nor money agree to work weekends starting next month.
in a pig's eye What does "in a pig's eye" mean?	never	I will never in a pig's eye go with my friend to visit her family.
yid What does "yid" mean?	Jew; Jewish person.	Don't call me a yid. It's insulting.
to date What does "to date" mean?	until the present time	To date there is no indication that the workers are going to negotiate a new contract.
cool one`s heels What does "cool one`s heels" mean?	to be kept waiting	The man was forced to cool his heels before his boss would talk to him.

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Bring Something Into The Open Idiom