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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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dirt cheap What does "dirt cheap" mean?	to be extremely cheap	The denim jackets were dirt cheap so I decided to buy two of them.

Sick as a parrot What does "Sick as a parrot" mean?	If someone's sick as a parrot about something, they are unhappy, disappointed or depressed about it.
put on the dog What does "put on the dog" mean?	to dress or entertain in an extravagant manner	The couple put on the dog for the visit of their old college friend.
after hours What does "after hours" mean?	after the regular closing or finishing time	The library has a place to leave books after hours.
by the handful What does "by the handful" mean?	in measurements equal to a handful	We were eating fresh blueberries by the handful.
acid test What does "acid test" mean?	a test where the conclusions are beyond doubt	The problem was an acid test of our faith in the manager.
flora and fauna What does "flora and fauna" mean?	plants and animals	We took some books to the cottage so that we could learn about the flora and fauna of the area.
hicky What does "hicky" mean?	love bit; mark on skin from biting or sucking	My girlfriend gave me a huge hicky the other night...but it was worth it!
hold one's head up What does "hold one's head up" mean?	to keep or display one's dignity	The accounting manager was totally honest during the investigation into the scandal and when it was over he was able to hold his head up and be proud of himself.

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Eat Someone Out Of House And Home Idiom