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fill out (something) What does fill out (something) mean?	to write down the facts that are asked for (in a report/form etc.)	We were asked to fill out the forms before we could have an interview for the job.
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lull (someone) to sleep What does "lull (someone) to sleep" mean?	cause someone to fall asleep	The mother spent a long time trying to lull her young baby to sleep.

make a mountain out of a molehill What does "make a mountain out of a molehill" mean?	to make something that is unimportant seem important	You are making a mountain out of a molehill when you talk about the mistake.
pay as you go What does "pay as you go" mean?	to pay for things as they occur (rather than on credit)	I will have to pay as I go if I go to graduate school next year.
hit (someone) below the belt What does "hit (someone) below the belt" mean?	to do something in an unfair or cowardly way	My friend was hitting below the belt when he criticized me after I told him my true feelings on the matter.
Bird's eye view What does "Bird's eye view" mean?	If you have a bird's eye view of something, you can see it perfectly clearly.
as calm as a toad in the sun What does "as calm as a toad in the sun" mean?	very calm and content	The girl was as calm as a toad in the sun during the speech contest.
on the up and up/on the up-and-up What does "on the up and up/on the up-and-up" mean?	to be honest/trustworthy/sincere	I decided not to work for the company because I do not think that they are on the up and up.
rub someone the wrong way What does "rub someone the wrong way" mean?	irritate someone; bother or annoy someone.	"All my little brother says is 'Why?' Usually I'mpatient with him,but sometimes all his questions rub me the wrong way."

delts What does "delts" mean?	deltoid muscles, particularly when well developed
take (someone) hostage What does "take (someone) hostage" mean?	to kidnap or seize someone to be a hostage	The bank robbers took several people hostage during the bank robbery.
higher education What does "higher education" mean?	education after graduating from high school - usually college or university	The government has recently invested a lot of money in higher education.
on the rocks What does "on the rocks" mean?	a relationship or a marriage that is experiencing problems	a relationship or a marriage that is experiencing problemsThey are experiencing many problems at the moment and their relationship appears to be on the rocks.
business as usual What does "business as usual" mean?	to continue as usual	It was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping area.

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Fill Out (something) Idiom