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hand (something) to (someone) on a silver platter
What does hand (something) to (someone) on a silver platter mean? | give a person something that has not been earned | The man handed a job to his son on a silver platter and he never had to make any effort at all.
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a rush on (something)
What does "a rush on (something)" mean? | a large demand for something | There was a rush on candles after the electricity went off for three days.
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hunk of tail
What does "hunk of tail" mean? | potential partner for sex (usually a woman) |
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cherry
What does "cherry" mean? | new recruit (in the U.S. Army) |
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out of tune
What does "out of tune" mean? | to be not in agreement, to be not going well together | We are out of tune with what the other members of the group think.
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take up (time)
What does "take up (time)" mean? | to fill/occupy time, to waste someone's time | Building model airplanes takes up most of my friend's time.
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call for (someone)
What does "call for (someone)" mean? | to come and get someone | "Could you please come and call for me before you go to the game."
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get (someone) out of one's hair
What does "get (someone) out of one's hair" mean? | to stop someone from annoying or bothering you | The woman tried hard to get the little boy out of her hair.
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catch (someone) off guard
What does "catch (someone) off guard" mean? | to catch a person at a time of carelessness | I was caught off guard when the teacher asked me about my homework.
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Be up the spout
What does "Be up the spout" mean? | (UK) If a woman is up the spout, she is pregnant. |
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back to square one
What does "back to square one" mean? | back to where one started | We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.
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Sing for your supper
What does "Sing for your supper" mean? | If you have to sing for your supper, you have to work to get the pay or reward you need or want. |
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not know enough to come in out of the rain
What does "not know enough to come in out of the rain" mean? | to be very stupid | The woman is not very smart and does not know enough to come in out of the rain.
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shoot the crap
What does "shoot the crap" mean? | gossip; discuss; chat |
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from cradle to grave
What does "from cradle to grave" mean? | from birth to death | The government looks after its citizens with good medical care from cradle to grave.
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