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deep-six (something) What does deep-six (something) mean?	to throw away something, to dispose of something	I decided to deep-six the videos as I did not want them any longer.
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pick off (someone or something) What does "pick off (someone or something)" mean?	to kill with a carefully aimed shot from a gun or other weapon	The police were easily able to pick off the man who was shooting the rifle.

dead loss What does "dead loss" mean?	a total loss	The money that I gave to my friend is a dead loss and none of it will be returned.
do a number on (someone or something) What does "do a number on (someone or something)" mean?	to hurt or damage someone or something	The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
make over (something) What does "make over (something)" mean?	make something look different, change the style of something	We decided to make over our living room because we were tired of the old style.
do an about-face What does "do an about-face" mean?	to suddenly reverse one's opinion	We had to do an about-face on our decision to permit drinking coffee in the library.
close at hand What does "close at hand" mean?	to be within reach	The day that the new coach will be chosen is now close at hand.

make out (something) What does "make out (something)" mean?	make someone believe something, prove something	He made out that he was at the library last night but I know that he wasn`t.
Hope in hell What does "Hope in hell" mean?	If something hasn't got a hope in hell, it stands absolutely no chance of succeeding.
for dear life What does "for dear life" mean?	as though afraid of losing one`s life	The mountain climber held on to the rock for dear life as he waited for someone to rescue him.
all right (1) What does "all right (1)" mean?	(1): expression of reluctant agreement.	A: "Come to the party with me. Please!"B: "Oh, all right. I don't want to, but I will."
here and now What does "here and now" mean?	immediately	I want you to do that work right here and now.

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Deep Six (something) Idiom