For Certain Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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for certain What does for certain mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	He will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
for certain What does for certain mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	The best player will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
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turnover (of workers) What does "turnover (of workers)" mean?	the rate at which employees join and leave a company	The turnover of workers in the new restaurant is very high.

come down hard on (someone) What does "come down hard on (someone)" mean?	to scold or punish someone severely, to attack someone vigorously	The judge came down hard on the boy who had been arrested for breaking into a house.
on (something's) last legs What does "on (something's) last legs" mean?	something is almost worn out or finished	My car is on its last legs and I will soon have to buy a new one.
feel puny What does "feel puny" mean?	feel unwell, ill.	"Ted was feeling puny yesterday, so he decidednot to go to work."
play cat and mouse with (someone) What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?	to tease or fool someone, to change between different types of behavior when dealing with someone	The man is playing cat and mouse with his company about his plans to quit or not.
kill the goose that layed/lays the golden egg What does "kill the goose that layed/lays the golden egg" mean?	spoil something that is good or something that one has by being greedy	He was always complaining about his job but now it is gone. He has killed the goose that layed the golden egg.
make a night/evening of (doing something) What does "make a night/evening of (doing something)" mean?	do something for the entire night/evening	We decided to stay home and make a night of playing cards.

kangaroo court What does "kangaroo court" mean?	an illegal court formed by a group of people to settle a dispute among themselves	The men were convicted by a kangaroo court in the town and nobody agreed with the decision.
dimple What does "dimple" mean?	dent in a car
have one's back up against the wall What does "have one's back up against the wall" mean?	to be in a defensive or difficult position	The man has his back up against the wall and may have to quit his job soon.
get off What does "get off" mean?	derive pleasure (from doing something)

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