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down/out for the count What does down/out for the count mean?	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)The political candidate seemed to be down for the count when no major figures supported him.
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go over like a lead balloon What does "go over like a lead balloon" mean?	to fail to generate a positive response	The sales manager's proposal went over like a lead balloon at the meeting

top (something) off What does "top (something) off" mean?	to add to the difficulty of a situation or something	I lost my car keys and to top it off I also lost my wallet.
mince (one's) words What does "mince (one's) words" mean?	make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words	I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.
Talking to a brick wall What does "Talking to a brick wall" mean?	If you talk to someone and they do not listen to you, it is like talking to a brick wall.
set type What does "set type" mean?	to arrange type for printing	The small printing company worked all night to set type for the local paper.

go into hiding What does "go into hiding" mean?	to conceal oneself in a hiding place for a period of time	The bank robbers went into hiding after the bank robbery.
get off my ass What does "get off my ass" mean?	stop it; leave me alone; let me be
Ride high What does "Ride high" mean?	If someone is riding high, they are very successful at the moment.
fade What does "fade" mean?	leave; depart; go away
Calm before the storm What does "Calm before the storm" mean?	A calm time immediately before period of violent activity or argument is the calm before the storm.

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Down/out For The Count Idiom