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for the duration (of something) What does for the duration (of something) mean?	for the whole time that something continues	We had to use the outside classroom for the duration of the semester.
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false arrest What does "false arrest" mean?	unlawful physical detention	It was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.

black out What does "black out" mean?	to lose consciousness, to faint, to pass out	The football player blacked out after being hit by the other player.
keep an eye out for (someone or something) What does "keep an eye out for (someone or something)" mean?	watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or something	I kept an eye out for a nice restaurant after I arrived in the small town.
puke What does "puke" mean?	vomit; vomitus.	Look at the puke all over this bus station. It's disgusting.
Work the system What does "Work the system" mean?	If people work the system, they exploit the state or simialr setup to their advantage.
at sixes and sevens What does "at sixes and sevens" mean?	to be lost and bewildered	We were at sixes and sevens when the local grocery store closed.
after all What does "after all" mean?	emphasizes something that should be considered	"You don't need to phone him. After all, he never phones you."
the straw that broke the camel`s back What does "the straw that broke the camel`s back" mean?	a small final trouble or problem which follows other troubles and causes everything to collapse or something to happen	The mistake on the bill was the straw that broke the camel`s back. We finally fired the new accounting clerk.
grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) What does "grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)" mean?	a place or situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation	The man believes that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and he always wants to change jobs.

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For The Duration Of Something Idiom