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get down to the facts What does get down to the facts mean?	begin to discuss things that matter, get to the truth	As soon as the trial began the lawyers began to get down to the facts of the case.
get down to the facts What does get down to the facts mean?	to begin to discuss things that matter, to get to the truth	When the trial began the lawyers tried to get down to the facts of the case.
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bad rap What does "bad rap" mean?	a false criminal accusation or conviction.	He's got a bad rap as a drug dealer, but it's not true.

at one's wit's end What does "at one's wit's end" mean?	to be in a worrying or stressful situation where you have no idea about what to do next	I was at my wit's end about what to do for my sister's wedding.
act up What does "act up" mean?	to misbehave	The children began to act up during the field trip.
get (something) out of one's system What does "get (something) out of one's system" mean?	eliminate some food or medicine out of one's body, get rid of the desire to do something (usually by doing what you want to do)	My friend went travelling last year and finally got travelling out of her system. Now she is happy to stay home and work.
steal (someone`s) thunder What does "steal (someone`s) thunder" mean?	to do or say something that another person had planned to do or say	My colleague stole my thunder when he announced that he was leaving the company before me.
take (someone) for (someone or something) What does "take (someone) for (someone or something)" mean?	to mistake someone for someone or something	The man took the boy for a robber and called the police.
Cock a snook What does "Cock a snook" mean?	To make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers outstretched.
All sixes What does "All sixes" mean?	If something is all sixes, it doesn't matter how it's done; it's the same as 'six of one and half a dozen of the other'.

Off the grid What does "Off the grid" mean?	Someone who is off the grid lives outside society and chooses not to follow its rules and conventions.
place an order What does "place an order" mean?	to submit an order	I recently placed an order for a new and smaller refridgerator.
rub salt in (someone's) wound What does "rub salt in (someone's) wound" mean?	to deliberately make someone's unhappiness/shame/misfortune worse	My supervisor rubbed salt in my wound when he continued to criticize me for my mistake.
warm one`s blood/heart What does "warm one`s blood/heart" mean?	make one feel warm or excited	The sight of the small boy helping the old woman warmed the heart of the people on the street.

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Get Down To The Facts Idiom