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carry the ball
What does " carry the ball" mean? to be in charge of something The vice-president was forced to carry the ball while the president was away.

hang up (something)
What does "hang up (something)" mean? place something on a hook/peg/hangar Everyone was forced to hang up their jackets before they entered the room.
hold a meeting
What does "hold a meeting" mean? to conduct a meeting We plan to hold a meeting next week to discuss the problems with our new product.
Light years ahead
What does "Light years ahead" mean? If you are light years ahead of others, you are a long way in front of them in terms of development, success, etc.
the tail wagging the dog
What does "the tail wagging the dog" mean? a situation where a small part of something controls the whole thing The tail is wagging the dog. The receptionist controls everything in the office.

cross out (something) or cross (something) out
What does "cross out (something) or cross (something) out" mean? to eliminate something by drawing a line through it I crossed out my name from the list of volunteers.

get in (someone's) hair
What does "get in (someone's) hair" mean? to bother or irritate someone The little boy often gets in his mother's hair.

slower and slower
What does "slower and slower" mean? to become slow and then become even slower The speed of the train was becoming slower and slower as it reached the city.
Get your ducks in a row
What does "Get your ducks in a row" mean? If you get your ducks in a row, you organise yourself and your life.
bust one's balls
What does "bust one's balls " mean? work very hard; make an extreme effort. He busted his balls to get that paper done on time.
Mind you
What does "Mind you" mean? I want you to notice and understand something I don`t want to work any more overtime. Mind you, if there is an emergency I will be happy to work extra hours.
stick up (someone or something)
What does "stick up (someone or something)" mean? to rob someone or something with a gun or other weapon A man with a gun tried to stick up my mother when I was a child.
wack off
What does "wack off" mean? masturbate (men only)

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Crank Out Something or< I> Crank Something Out Idiom