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compare apples and oranges What does compare apples and oranges mean?	to compare two things that are not similar and should not be compared	It was like comparing apples and oranges when we compared our new boss to our old one.
compare apples and oranges What does compare apples and oranges mean?	to compare two things that are not similar and should not be compared	It was like comparing apples and oranges when we compared our new boss to our old boss.
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book (someone) What does "book (someone)" mean?	to register someone as a suspect for a crime	The police booked the man for dangerous driving.

Don't bite the hand that feeds What does "Don't bite the hand that feeds" mean?	When someone says this to you, they are trying to tell you not to act against those on whom you depend.
know where all the bodies are buried What does "know where all the bodies are buried" mean?	to know all the important details and secrets about something	Our new boss knows where all the bodies are buried in our company and knows how to keep a secret.
propose a toast What does "propose a toast" mean?	to make a toast before drinking	We proposed a toast to our friend who was going away to study for a year.
con artist What does "con artist" mean?	swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
as soon as What does "as soon as" mean?	just after something, when	I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.
in contempt of court What does "in contempt of court" mean?	disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures	The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the trial.
whole new ball game What does "whole new ball game" mean?	a new set of circumstances	The situation became a whole new ball game when the owners decided to sell the team.

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