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get the nod What does get the nod mean?	to be chosen for something	My favorite candidate got the nod to represent us in the election.
get the nod What does get the nod mean?	to be chosen for something	My favorite candidate got the nod to run in the election.
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a rule of thumb What does "a rule of thumb" mean?	a basic or accepted pattern or rule	It is a rule of thumb in the fire department that nobody goes into a burning building by themselves.

in custody of (someone or something) What does "in custody of (someone or something)" mean?	being looked after by someone or something, under guard by someone	The child was placed in custody of the state while her mother got treatment for her substance abuse problem.
Drunk as a lord What does "Drunk as a lord" mean?	(UK) Someone who is very drunk is as drunk as a lord.
serve as a guinea pig What does "serve as a guinea pig" mean?	to allow some kind of test to be performed on someone	I was not happy that I had to act as a guinea pig for the managers who were testing the new training material.
in one's glory What does "in one's glory" mean?	at one's best or happiest	I was in my glory when I had the best seats in the stadium.
grin from ear to ear What does "grin from ear to ear" mean?	to have a big grin on one's face	The man was grinning from ear to ear after he found the money.

mother-fucking What does "mother-fucking" mean?	extremely frustrating, upsetting, or annoying.	I hate this mother-fucking job motor n. car
fit (someone or something) in What does "fit (someone or something) in" mean?	to make time for someone or something	I try hard to fit some exercise in everyday.
every cloud has a silver lining What does "every cloud has a silver lining" mean?	there is something good in every bad thing	Every cloud has a silver lining and although I lost my job other good things have happened.
to jazz up (something) What does "to jazz up (something)" mean?	brighten up something, add more noise/movement/color to something	They jazzed up the community center for the party tonight.

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