Do In (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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do in (something) What does do in (something) mean?	to ruin/destroy something	The boy quickly did in the new shoes that he had received for his birthday.
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Sow the seeds What does "Sow the seeds" mean?	When people sow the seeds, they start something that will have a much greater impact in the future.

risk one's neck (to do something) What does "risk one's neck (to do something)" mean?	to risk harm in order to do something	The fireman risked his neck to save the young child.
the particulars of (something) What does "the particulars of (something)" mean?	the specific details about something	I have no knowledge of the particulars of my father's business dealings.
burst in on (someone or something) What does "burst in on (someone or something)" mean?	to enter a room and interrupt someone or some activity	The woman burst in on the meeting just as it started.

beat the rap What does "beat the rap" mean?	to escape conviction and punishment (for a crime)	The man beat the rap and did not have to go to jail.
once in a lifetime What does "once in a lifetime" mean?	something that will never occur again in one's lifetime	I felt that only once in a lifetime would I get a chance to see my favorite singer perform.

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Do In (something) Idiom