Close The Books (on Someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Close The Books (on Someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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close the books (on someone or something) What does close the books (on someone or something) mean?	to put an end to something (like the books in accounting records)	The owners of the team closed the books on the idea of building a new stadium.
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play off What does "play off" mean?	to settle a score between two teams or contestants by playing another game/match	Our team had to play off against the other team before we went to the championship.

flare up What does "flare up" mean?	to become suddenly angry, to begin again suddenly	The fighting flared up again after the United Nations soldiers left the town.
go out of one`s way What does "go out of one`s way" mean?	to make an extra effort	My aunt went out of her way to help me when I visited her.
as to What does "as to" mean?	with regard to, according to	"As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow."
coke What does "coke" mean?	cocaine
Double Dutch What does "Double Dutch" mean?	(UK) If something is double Dutch, it is completely incomprehensible.
chrome dome What does "chrome dome" mean?	bald person (usually male)

fairy What does "fairy" mean?	male homosexual
carry the day What does "carry the day" mean?	to win complete support	The manager's idea carried the day and everyone supported him with enthusiasm.
in stock What does "in stock" mean?	available or ready to sell or use	The store does not have any printer ink in stock.
whoop it up What does "whoop it up" mean?	enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy manner	The fans were whooping it up after they won the basketball game.
pass muster What does "pass muster" mean?	to pass a test or checkup, to measure up to a certain standard	The player was not able to pass muster and was not included on the team.

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Close The Books (on Someone Or Something) Idiom