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frighten (someone) to death What does frighten (someone) to death mean?	to frighten someone severely	I almost frightened the woman to death when I met her on the dark stairs.
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the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing What does "the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing" mean?	there is not good communication in an organization so one part of the organization does not know what the other part is doing	The assistant manager knew nothing about what the manager was doing in the company. It seems like the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.

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All hat, no cattle What does "All hat, no cattle" mean?	When someone talks big, but cannot back it up, they are all hat, no cattle.('Big hat, no cattle' is also used.)
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red herring What does "red herring" mean?	something that draws attention away from the matter that is under consideration	The issue of salary is a red herring and is not related to the main issues of the negotiations.
sweep (something) under the rug/carpet What does "sweep (something) under the rug/carpet" mean?	to hide or dismiss something casually	The couple always sweep their problems under the rug and never want to discuss them.
take to one's heels What does "take to one's heels" mean?	to run away	The little boys took to their heels when the older boys approached.

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Frighten Someone To Death Idiom