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eat (someone) out of house and home What does eat (someone) out of house and home mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.
eat (someone) out of house and home What does eat (someone) out of house and home mean?	to eat a lot of food in someone's house	The young boy is eating his parents out of house and home.
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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.
knock (someone) off their feet What does "knock (someone) off their feet" mean?	to surprise or shock someone so much that they do not know what to do, to overwhelm someone	The singer's voice was so beautiful that it knocked me off my feet.
by means of What does "by means of" mean?	with the use of something	We were able to enter the old building by means of a small window in the back.
spread one's wings What does "spread one's wings" mean?	to begin to be independent and try new things	My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.
like taking candy from a baby What does "like taking candy from a baby" mean?	something is very easy to do	I asked the department store to refund the money for my goods and they quickly agreed. It was like taking candy from a baby.
ticket What does "ticket" mean?	something needed for a particular purpose
in a family way What does "in a family way" mean?	pregnant, going to have a baby	Our new secretary is in a family way and plans to take a few months off from work soon.
one's number is up What does "one's number is up" mean?	something bad will happen to someone	I think that the manager's number is up and he will soon be fired from his job.

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Eat (someone) Out Of House And Home Idiom