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get cold feet What does get cold feet mean?	to become afraid at the last minute	The student got cold feet and cancelled his plans to go to China.
get cold feet What does get cold feet mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I wanted to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.
get cold feet What does get cold feet mean?	to become afraid and hesitant about something at the last minute	The student got cold feet and cancelled his plans to go to China.
get cold feet What does get cold feet mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I wanted to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.
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keep the wolf from the door What does "keep the wolf from the door" mean?	to earn enough money to maintain oneself at a minimal level of existence	The job does not pay very well but it is enough to keep the wolf from the door.

wear several hats What does "wear several hats" mean?	to have more than one set of responsibilities	Our teacher wears several hats. She is the head of the school board as well as the coach of the swim team.
fiddle while Rome burns What does "fiddle while Rome burns" mean?	to do nothing while a disaster is happening	The economy is becoming worse while the government does nothing. They want to fiddle while Rome burns.
picked over What does "picked over" mean?	rejected, worn	All of the best shoes were picked over in the shoe sale.
with all one`s heart (and soul) What does "with all one`s heart (and soul)" mean?	with all one's energy and feeling	I tried with all my heart to get my friend a job at my company.
play for keeps What does "play for keeps" mean?	to do something that is permanent and a serious move	My friend was playing for keeps when he refused to give his boss the information that he had requested.
ESL What does "ESL" mean?	English as a Second Language	English as a Second LanguageThe ESL classes at the college have been held for almost ten years now.

One man's loss is another man's gain What does "One man's loss is another man's gain" mean?	This means thato ne person's setback benefits someone else.
boonies What does "boonies" mean?	remote, isolated area (often a village or town; abbreviated form of boondocks)
jump on (someone) What does "jump on (someone)" mean?	scold/criticize/blame someone	Everybody jumped on the supervisor because they were angry about the new schedules.
hot under the collar What does "hot under the collar" mean?	very angry	Our boss is hot under the collar today because three of the staff came late.

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