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get a fix on (something) What does get a fix on (something) mean?	to receive a reading of a distant object by electronic means	We were able to get a fix on the island and took the boat safely to the harbor.
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have a sweet tooth What does "have a sweet tooth" mean?	to have a desire to eat sweet foods	I have a sweet tooth and I love chocolate.

raise the ante What does "raise the ante" mean?	increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or conflict (an ante is the amount of money that you put on the table before beginning a card game)	increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or conflict (an ante is the amount of money that you put on the table before beginning a card game)The government raised the ante when they decided to cancel the contract of the health care workers.
keep/stay in touch (with someone) What does "keep/stay in touch (with someone)" mean?	(with someone): remain informed (about someone) / in contact (with someone) by writing, calling, sending e-mail, etc. on a regular basis.	"I haven't seen Frank for two or three years but wekeep (stay) in touch by e-mail."
break out What does "break out" mean?	to become widespread suddenly	An influenza epidemic broke out last month. A fire broke out in the old building.
dive in headfirst What does "dive in headfirst" mean?	to do something impulsively without thinking about the consequences	The man likes to dive in headfirst with anything that he does.

If you'll pardon my French What does "If you'll pardon my French" mean?	(UK) This idiom is used as a way of apologising for swearing.
call the dogs off or call off the dogs What does "call the dogs off or call off the dogs" mean?	to stop threatening or chasing or hounding someone	The police decided to call the dogs off and stop hunting for the man.
whipped What does "whipped" mean?	tired; exhausted
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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Get A Fix On Something Idiom