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call for (someone or something) What does call for (someone or something) mean?	to require something, to need the services of someone	Our problems with the toilet call for a good plumber.
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doggie bag What does "doggie bag" mean?	bag or container for leftovers in a restaurant so they can be eaten at home

in a split second What does "in a split second" mean?	in just an instant	The car accident happened in a split second before anyone could do anything to prevent it.
meet one's match What does "meet one's match" mean?	meet one's equal	Our team met their match when they had to play the best team in the city.
put on airs What does "put on airs" mean?	to act superior to others	The girl was accused of putting on airs by her friends.
change one`s mind What does "change one`s mind" mean?	to change one`s decision	My friend changed his mind and will not go to the movie tonight.
class action lawsuit What does "class action lawsuit" mean?	a lawsuit on behalf of a group of persons in a similar situation or who have suffered a similar wrong	The workers filed a class action lawsuit against the company for damage to their health.

Wither on the vine What does "Wither on the vine" mean?	If something withers on the vine, it fails to get the intended result, doesn't come to fruition.
take steps to (prevent/do something) What does "take steps to (prevent/do something)" mean?	to begin to make plans or arrangements for something, to make preparations for something	Our company has begun to take steps to stop people from smoking in the office building.
Keep posted What does "Keep posted" mean?	If you keep posted about something, you keep up-to-date with information and developments.
in the same breath What does "in the same breath" mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.

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Call For (someone Or Something) Idiom