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catch sight of (someone or something) What does catch sight of (someone or something) mean?	to see someone or something briefly	The police could not catch sight of the robber after the robbery.
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under age What does "under age" mean?	below the legal age to do something	The boy was under age and was not able to buy any cigarettes.

pay through the nose (for something) What does "pay through the nose (for something)" mean?	to pay a lot of money for something	My uncle always pays through the nose when he buys a new car.
hick What does "hick" mean?	person from a small, rural town and possessing little education or manners
from rags to riches What does "from rags to riches" mean?	from poverty to wealth	The family went from rags to riches when oil was discovered on their farm.
pop What does "pop" mean?	strike; hit
in no time What does "in no time" mean?	soon, quickly	I will have this done for you in no time and then you can go for lunch.

turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) What does "turn one`s nose up at (someone or something)" mean?	to reject someone or something, to express scorn for someone or something	My sister turned up her nose at the chance to go to nursing school.
Hot button What does "Hot button" mean?	A hot button is a topic or issue that people feel very strongly about.
tug at (someone's) heartstrings What does "tug at (someone's) heartstrings" mean?	to make someone feel very sad or feel great sympathy for someone else	Seeing the young boy and his little dog tugged at my heartstrings.
(not one`s) cup of tea What does "(not one`s) cup of tea" mean?	(not) something that one enjoys	It is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home and not go to the art gallery.
fast mover What does "fast mover" mean?	high-speed aircraft or ground vehicles
hive of activity What does "hive of activity" mean?	somewhere where things are very busy (like the activity around a beehive)	The wedding hall was a hive of activity while everyone got ready for the wedding.

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Catch Sight Of Someone Or Something Idiom