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call (someone or something) into question What does call (someone or something) into question mean?	to dispute or cast doubt upon someone or something	The lawyer called the man's statement about his neighbor into question.
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business as usual What does "business as usual" mean?	to continue as usual	It was business as usual for the small store after the fire destroyed the shopping area.

on the fence (about something) What does "on the fence (about something)" mean?	to be undecided	The politician is on the fence about the tax issue.
suds What does "suds" mean?	beer
examination for discovery What does "examination for discovery" mean?	an oral examination that is taken under oath in which each side to a lawsuit has the right to examine the other side's witnesses before a trial or hearing	The man spent several hours in an examination for discovery session in connection with his case.
cut corners What does "cut corners" mean?	to economize, to try to spend less money	We have been forced to economize on expenses during these severe economic times.
deadpan What does "deadpan" mean?	an expressionless or emotionless face	My friend had a deadpan expression when he told us the story.
bring down the house What does "bring down the house" mean?	to cause much laughter in an audience	The comedian brought down the house with his jokes.
on a dime What does "on a dime" mean?	in a very small space	I had to turn my car on a dime when I entered the parking lot.

do (something) in a heartbeat What does "do (something) in a heartbeat" mean?	to do something almost immediately if you have the chance	I would change jobs in a heartbeat if I had the chance.
cut down on something What does "cut down on something" mean?	to use less of something	Recently the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
turn over (an engine) What does "turn over (an engine)" mean?	to start an engine or motor	It was very cold in the morning so the car engine would not turn over easily.

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Call (someone Or Something) Into Question Idiom