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drop What does drop mean?	knock someone to the ground
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shove off What does "shove off" mean?	depart; leave

give (someone) a blank check What does "give (someone) a blank check" mean?	to give someone the freedom or permission to do what they think is necessary	The new coach was given a blank check by the university to try and improve the team.
full of shit What does "full of shit" mean?	lying; dumb.	You're so full of shit.
dare (someone) to do (something) What does "dare (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to challenge someone to do something	The little boy dared his friend to throw a rock at the window.
turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) What does "turn one`s nose up at (someone or something)" mean?	to reject someone or something, to express scorn for someone or something	My sister turned up her nose at the chance to go to nursing school.
Call on the carpet What does "Call on the carpet" mean?	If you are called on the carpet, you are summoned for a reprimand by superiors or others in power.
trash What does "trash" mean?	discard; throw away; get rid of

fit to be tied What does "fit to be tied" mean?	to be very angry or upset	My boss was fit to be tied when he heard that I was going to take a month off from work this summer.
VHF What does "VHF" mean?	Very High Frequency	Very High FrequencyThe television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.
a pointed remark What does "a pointed remark" mean?	a remark clearly aimed at a particular person or thing	He made a pointed remark during the meeting that was designed to get my attention.
tight squeeze What does "tight squeeze" mean?	a difficult financial situation	Our company is in a tight squeeze now that sales are down from last year.
beans What does "beans" mean?	nonsense.	Oh, beans.

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