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get the third degree What does get the third degree mean?	to be questioned in great detail and for a long period of time	The boy got the third degree when he came home late for dinner.
get the third degree What does get the third degree mean?	to be questioned in great detail about something	When the boy returned from school he got the third degree from his mother.
get the third degree What does get the third degree mean?	to be questioned in great detail and for a long period of time	The boy got the third degree when he came home late for dinner.
get the third degree What does get the third degree mean?	to be questioned in great detail about something	When the boy returned from school he got the third degree from his mother.
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cast an eye over (something) What does "cast an eye over (something)" mean?	to read or look at something quickly	I cast an eye over the report before I went to the meeting.
Mad as a March hare What does "Mad as a March hare" mean?	Someone who is excitable and unpredictable is as mad as a March hare.
Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise What does "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise" mean?	It means that sleeping well and not staying up late will help you out physically and financially.
small fry What does "small fry" mean?	unimportant people, children (small fry are young newly-hatched fish)	The police were only able to catch some of the small fry in the organized crime gang.
walk on eggshells/eggs What does "walk on eggshells/eggs" mean?	to be very cautious and careful around someone so that he or she does not become angry	I must walk on eggshells when I ask my boss a question.
on foot What does "on foot" mean?	by walking	We decided to go to the stadium on foot.

as far as What does "as far as" mean?	to the extent or degree of something	As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.
Hit the ground running What does "Hit the ground running" mean?	If someone hits the ground running, they start a new job or position in a very dynamic manner.
Grease monkey What does "Grease monkey" mean?	A grease monkey is an idiomatic term for a mechanic.
rag What does "rag" mean?	ugly clothing
children should be seen and not heard What does "children should be seen and not heard" mean?	children should be quiet	The woman believed that children should be seen and not heard. And her children were always very quiet.

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