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the long haul
What does "the long haul" mean? a long period of time during which work continues or something is done He has decided to stay here for the long haul and will not return to his home.

too big for one`s britches/boots
What does "too big for one`s britches/boots" mean? to feel more important than one really is Our new boss is too big for his britches and needs to change his behavior.
stinker
What does "stinker" mean? person who is undesirable or disgusting
boffo
What does "boffo" mean? a successful movie, play, or other performance
fritter (something) away
What does "fritter (something) away" mean? to waste something little by little The man frittered away all of the money that he had won in the contest.
make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean? to create something of value out of something of no value The girl will never be a good singer. You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

pay one's debt to society
What does "pay one's debt to society" mean? to serve a sentence for a crime (usually in prison) The young man spent several years in prison in order to pay his debt to society.
a sacred cow
What does "a sacred cow" mean? a person or thing that is never criticized or changed even if it should be (from a cow which is sacred in India) The school lunch program is a sacred cow which they will never change.

hate somebody's guts
What does "hate somebody's guts" mean? hate somebody with a passion
stand one's ground
What does "stand one's ground" mean? stand up for one's rights I stood my ground and refused to do anything that was not honest and the right thing to do.
lead (someone) down the garden path
What does "lead (someone) down the garden path" mean? deceive someone The woman was leading her boyfriend down the garden path when she promised to marry him.
B-ball
What does "B-ball" mean? baseball or basketball. How about some b-ball later?

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