From Tip To Toe Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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from tip to toe What does from tip to toe mean?	from the top to the bottom	We made an effort to clean the statue from tip to toe.
from tip to toe What does from tip to toe mean?	from the top to the bottom	We made an effort to clean the statue from tip to toe.
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have had it up to here with (someone or something) What does "have had it up to here with (someone or something)" mean?	have reached the end of one's endurance or tolerance	The teacher has had it up to here with the bad behavior of the students.

take (something) out on (someone or something) What does "take (something) out on (someone or something)" mean?	to direct one's anger or fear onto someone or something	The woman often takes her anger out on her husband.
diamond in the rough What does "diamond in the rough" mean?	a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exterior	The man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person under his harsh exterior.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush What does "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" mean?	something that is certain is better than something that is not certain	"You should keep the prize money and not try to win more. Remember that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
bet one's bottom dollar What does "bet one's bottom dollar" mean?	to be very certain about something	I would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
dime a dozen What does "dime a dozen" mean?	cheap and common, lots of something	Used paperback books are a dime a dozen at the used bookstore.
for the record What does "for the record" mean?	a record of a particular fact is made	For the record, I told the police officer about the events of the previous year.

high What does "high" mean?	intoxicated from alcohol or drugs
build (something) to order What does "build (something) to order" mean?	to make something especially for a customer	The family wanted to build their kitchen table and chairs to order.
Seed money What does "Seed money" mean?	Seed money is money that is used to start a small business.

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From Tip To Toe Idiom