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figure out (someone or something) What does figure out (someone or something) mean?	to try to understand someone or something, to solve something	I finally figured out how to use the new DVD recorder.
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In donkey's years What does "In donkey's years" mean?	'I haven't seen her in donkey's years.' - This means for a very long time.

rub salt in (someone's) wound What does "rub salt in (someone's) wound" mean?	to try to make someone's unhappiness or misfortune worse	I did not mention the car accident to my friend because I did not want to rub salt in his wound.
in no uncertain terms What does "in no uncertain terms" mean?	in very specific and direct language	I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.
pay a king's ransom for (something) What does "pay a king's ransom for (something)" mean?	to pay a great deal of money for something	My friend paid a king's ransom for his new stereo system.
Ambulance chaser What does "Ambulance chaser" mean?	A lawyer who encourages people who have been in accidents or become ill to sue for compensation is an ambulance chaser.
Rake over old coals What does "Rake over old coals" mean?	(UK) If you go back to old problems and try to bring them back, making trouble for someone, you are raking over old coals.

double-header What does "double-header" mean?	two games (usually baseball) that are played one after the other and are played in front of the same crowd	We were tired after watching a double-header last night.
keep an eye on What does "keep an eye on" mean?	check something regularly.	"You're busy, so you'll need to keep an eye onthe time. Remember that we have to leave at 4:30."
pile of shit What does "pile of shit" mean?	person of little value
noggin What does "noggin" mean?	the head (only used for people)
Sunday best What does "Sunday best" mean?	fancy, elegant clothing

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