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get a load off one's mind What does get a load off one's mind mean?	to express what one is thinking or worried about	I talked with my supervisor and was able to get a load off my mind regarding our recent conflict.
get a load off one's mind What does get a load off one's mind mean?	to talk about what is troubling you	I wanted to get a load off my mind so I passed the evening talking with a friend.
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tchotchke What does "tchotchke" mean?	small item; trinket

fizzle out What does "fizzle out" mean?	to fail after a good start, to end in failure	The party began to fizzle out at midnight when many people went home.
In the dock What does "In the dock" mean?	If someone is in the dock, they are on trial in court.
wind up What does "wind up" mean?	make very excited, nervous or upset	I was really wound up yesterday after work and I couldn`t get to sleep easily.
win out (over someone or something) What does "win out (over someone or something)" mean?	be victorious or successful after hard work or difficulty	We finally won out over our boss and he agreed to listen to our complaints.
duby What does "duby" mean?	marijuana

for better or worse What does "for better or worse" mean?	depending on how one looks at a matter, including both the good or bad effects of something	For better or worse, I have decided to quit my job and move to Brazil.
make a beeline for (someone or something) What does "make a beeline for (someone or something)" mean?	to go straight toward someone or something (like bees when they fly in a straight line)	Whenever my friend goes to a football game he makes a beeline for the food stand.
birthday suit What does "birthday suit" mean?	complete nakedness	The little boy was running through the park in his birthday suit.
Break the back of the beast What does "Break the back of the beast" mean?	If you break the back of the beast, you accomplish a challenge.
work in What does "work in" mean?	rub in	We spent a long time trying to work the softening cream into the leather.

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