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dry run
What does "dry run" mean? a rehearsal for something, a practice session The marriage ceremony was on Saturday so we had a dry run on Thursday night.

the jury is still out (on someone or something)
What does "the jury is still out (on someone or something)" mean? a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something) The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.
Don't mention the war
What does "Don't mention the war" mean? This means that you shouldn't speak about things that could cause an argument or tension.This idiom was used in a classic episode of the much-loved British comedy series Fawlty Towers. As a consequence if you use this phrase in Britain, listeners will understand you to be referring to Germans, or just start laughing.
keep one's hands off (someone or something)
What does "keep one's hands off (someone or something)" mean? refrain from touching or handling someone or something My aunt asked her nephew to keep his hands off her furniture.
Throw the baby out with the bath water
What does "Throw the baby out with the bath water" mean? If you get rid of useful things when discarding inessential things, you throw the baby out with the bath water.
doo
What does "doo" mean? hairdo; hairstyle
have the best of both worlds
What does "have the best of both worlds" mean? be able to enjoy two different opportunities The man has the best of both worlds and can enjoy the outdoors and nature while he is working at his job.
on faith
What does "on faith" mean? without question or proof I took it on faith that my friend would help me when I had extra work to do.
posh
What does "posh" mean? fancy; upscale
box
What does "box" mean? computer; desktop computer. How many boxes do we have in storage now? Do any work?
have nothing between the ears
What does "have nothing between the ears" mean? to be stupid, to have no brains/intelligence The young man has nothing between the ears and he is always making stupid mistakes.

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