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cut out to be (something) What does cut out to be (something) mean?	to have the ability or interest or qualifications to be something	The man is not cut out to be a salesman.
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in the long run What does "in the long run" mean?	over a long period of time	The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
take a hike What does "take a hike" mean?	idiom. leave; get out; go away
in a flash What does "in a flash" mean?	quickly	I was finished with the job interview in a flash.
chilled to the bone What does "chilled to the bone" mean?	very cold	I was chilled to the bone when I came in from the rain.
everything but the kitchen sink What does "everything but the kitchen sink" mean?	almost everything	We took everything but the kitchen sink on our camping trip.
red in the face What does "red in the face" mean?	embarrassed	The clerk was red in the face after she heard the comment by the customer.

get credit for (a course) What does "get credit for (a course)" mean?	receive official recognition and credits after passing a course	I was able to get credit for the course even though I had taken a similar course before.
make a point of (doing/saying something) What does "make a point of (doing/saying something)" mean?	do or say something with a definite intent	He always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.
stop in one`s tracks What does "stop in one`s tracks" mean?	to stop very quickly or with great force	The elephant was forced to stop in its tracks at the electric fence.
live within one's means What does "live within one's means" mean?	to spend no more money than one has	I try very hard to live within my means so that I do not have any financial pressure.
bag What does "bag" mean?	capture; seize; arrest.	The cops bagged another pimp last night.

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Cut Out To Be Something Idiom