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dicey
What does dicey mean? | uncertain; taking too much of a chance. | A: A friend of mine says I can make a lot of moneyif Ibuy stockin the XYZ company. Should I do it?
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out-of-pocket expenses
What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean? | the direct expenses that one must personally pay | My out-of-pocket expenses were very high during the business trip.
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school of thought
What does "school of thought" mean? | a particular philosophy | There are many schools of thought about how the government should proceed with its new transportation plan.
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get the worst of (something)
What does "get the worst of (something)" mean? | to be defeated, to receive less benefit than someone else | The man got the worst of the deal when the salesman sold him the used car.
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get a load off one's mind
What does "get a load off one's mind" mean? | to express what one is thinking or worried about | I talked with my supervisor and was able to get a load off my mind regarding our recent conflict.
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at ease
What does "at ease" mean? | to be relaxed and comfortable | The team felt at ease after the coach talked to them.
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ragtop
What does "ragtop" mean? | convertible (car) |
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blow (someone's) mind
What does "blow (someone's) mind" mean? | to overwhelm or excite someone | The beauty of the African wildlife parks blew my mind during our holiday.
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make a hit
What does "make a hit" mean? | be successful | Her cake made a hit at the party.
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dead to the world
What does "dead to the world" mean? | to be sleeping soundly | The little boy was dead to the world when his father took him out of the car.
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six pack
What does "six pack" mean? | well defined stomach muscles |
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no skin off (someone's) teeth
What does "no skin off (someone's) teeth" mean? | of no interest/concern/trouble to someone | It is no skin off my teeth whether my friend come's to the restaurant with us or not.
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