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get a whiff of (something) What does get a whiff of (something) mean?	to learn a little about something (almost by chance)	Whenever the reporters get a whiff of a scandal they start asking questions.
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nosh What does "nosh" mean?	snack.	"There's plenty in the refrigerator if you wantsomething to nosh on."

cheesehead What does "cheesehead" mean?	person who does stupid things
a straw in the wind What does "a straw in the wind" mean?	a small sign of what may happen in the future	When the company began to reduce expenses it was a straw in the wind as to what would happen in the future.
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 knows nothing about what the manager is doing in the company. The right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.
fall into place What does "fall into place" mean?	to fit together, to become organized	Everything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.
get oneself into a stew over (someone or something) What does "get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)" mean?	to be worried or upset about someone or something	I try hard not to get myself into a stew over some of the rude remarks of my supervisor.

long face What does "long face" mean?	a sad look, a disappointed look	He had a long face when he came into work this morning. Something must have happened to him.
keep an eye out for (someone or something) What does "keep an eye out for (someone or something)" mean?	to watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or something	I have been keeping my eye out for my grandparents all morning.
shake hands on (something) What does "shake hands on (something)" mean?	to shake someone's hand as a sign of agreement about something	The politicians shook hands on the agreement to build a new hospital.
in the hole What does "in the hole" mean?	to be in debt, to owe money	I think that we are now in the hole and our business is having trouble.
to hush up What does "to hush up" mean?	to be or make quiet, to stop talking/crying/making noise	The mother told her child to hush up when they were in the department store.

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