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get the cold shoulder (from someone) What does get the cold shoulder (from someone) mean?	to be ignored or rejected (by someone)	I often get the cold shoulder from my coworker.
get the cold shoulder (from someone) What does get the cold shoulder (from someone) mean?	to be ignored or rejected (by someone)	I often get the cold shoulder from my coworker..
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not know where to turn What does "not know where to turn" mean?	to have no idea what to do (about something)	The young woman did not know where to turn when she lost her job.
have one's hands full with (someone or something) What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean?	to be busy or occupied with someone or something	The woman has her hands full with her three children.
watch one's mouth/tongue What does "watch one's mouth/tongue" mean?	to not say something, to not be rude	The boy was told by his teacher to watch his tongue.
crack What does "crack" mean?	break down; fail
by leaps and bounds What does "by leaps and bounds" mean?	rapidly, by large movements forward	The construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
with a vengeance What does "with a vengeance" mean?	with determination and eagerness	The basketball team came out with a vengeance after the break and won the game easily.
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Get The Cold Shoulder From Someone Idiom