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So on and so forth
What does "So on and so forth" mean? And so on and so forth mean the same as etcetera (etc.).

lock (something) in
What does "lock (something) in" mean? make something (such as a rate of interest) permanent over a period of time We locked in the mortgage of our house for a period of five years because the interest rates were low.
Loose lips sink ships
What does "Loose lips sink ships" mean? To have loose lips means to have a big mouth, susceptible to talking about everything and everyone. Sinking ships refers to anything from small acquaintances to long and hearty relationships (with friends or a significant other). So when one says loose lips sink ships, one is basically saying if you can't shut up you are going to end hurting people, usually psychologically or emotionally.Loose lips sink ships comes from World War I and/or WWII, when sailors on leave from their ships might talk
nix
What does "nix" mean? stop; halt; prohibit. Wait, nix that idea. It's no good.
shake (hands) on (something)
What does "shake (hands) on (something)" mean? to shake the hand of someone as a sign of agreement about something I shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work.
pimpmobile
What does "pimpmobile" mean? big, flashy car, often with bright colors, lights, and chrome
prod
What does "prod" mean? reminder; way to make somebody remember something
make oneself conspicuous
What does "make oneself conspicuous" mean? attract attention to oneself The man made himself conspicuous by wearing the pastel-colored sports jacket.

turn a profit
What does "turn a profit" mean? to make a profit The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.
netizen
What does "netizen" mean? person on the Internet or Web
burn (someone) in effigy
What does "burn (someone) in effigy" mean? to burn a dummy that represents a hated person The crowd of people burned the Prime Minister in effigy.

start off on the wrong foot
What does "start off on the wrong foot" mean? to begin something by doing something wrong I started off on the wrong foot and I have been unable to do my job well since.
fit in with (someone or something)
What does "fit in with (someone or something)" mean? to be comfortable or in harmony with someone or something The new boy fits in with the other children very well.

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Call Off Something or< I> Call Something Off Idiom