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cut (something) to the bone What does cut (something) to the bone mean?	to cut down severely on something, to severely reduce something	The company cut all of the extra expenses to the bone.
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confide in (someone) What does "confide in (someone)" mean?	to tell secrets or personal matters to someone	I usually confide in my friend when I have a problem.

separate the sheep from the goats What does "separate the sheep from the goats" mean?	to divide people into two groups	We had to separate the sheep from the goats when we began to make selections for the school choir.
set one's heart against (something) What does "set one's heart against (something)" mean?	to turn against something, to become totally against something	From the beginning my friend set his heart against my proposal for having a birthday party for our teacher.
wack off What does "wack off" mean?	masturbate (said of men)
sack out What does "sack out" mean?	go to bed; get in bed; go to sleep

copy (someone) on (something) What does "copy (someone) on (something)" mean?	to send a copy of a letter or memo or email to someone	I plan to copy my supervisor on the letter that I am writing.
lend an ear (to someone) What does "lend an ear (to someone)" mean?	listen to someone	I was asked to lend an ear to my friend so he could tell me about his problems.
have a lot on one's plate What does "have a lot on one's plate" mean?	to have a lot of things to do or deal with	I have a lot on my plate this week and I am very, very busy.
a fine kettle of fish What does "a fine kettle of fish" mean?	a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess	"This is a fine kettle of fish. I am going to be late for the meeting."

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Cut Something To The Bone Idiom