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handle (someone) with kid gloves What does handle (someone) with kid gloves mean?	to handle someone very gently and carefully because you do not want to upset him or her	You must handle the new employee with kid gloves because he is very sensitive.
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boneheaded What does "boneheaded" mean?	dumb, stubborn.	That was a boneheaded move. It will never work.

sink one`s teeth into (something) What does "sink one`s teeth into (something)" mean?	to begin to work seriously on a project/problem	The problem is difficult and is hard to sink your teeth into.
blue steeler What does "blue steeler" mean?	strong erection
recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is What does "recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is" mean?	to see and understand exactly what someone or something is or represents	Everyone was able to recognize our new principal for what he is. He is a very difficult person to work with.
spaced What does "spaced" mean?	giddy; flakey; silly; befuddled
Tight rein What does "Tight rein" mean?	If things or people are kept on a tight rein, they are given very little freedom or controlled carefully.
Calf lick What does "Calf lick" mean?	A calf lick is the weird parting in your fringe where your hair grows in a different direction, usually to one side.

give in to (someone or something) What does "give in to (someone or something)" mean?	to give someone his or her own way, to stop opposing someone or something	The company gave in to the union`s demand for more money.
laugh up one's sleeve What does "laugh up one's sleeve" mean?	laugh quietly to oneself	I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work and not me.
sitting on a goldmine What does "sitting on a goldmine" mean?	to own something very valuable (and often not realize this)	My sister is sitting on a goldmine with her collection of antiques.
all or nothing What does "all or nothing" mean?	everything, one hundred percent of something	It is all or nothing. If I cannot fully participate in the meeting I will not attend.
thou What does "thou" mean?	one-thousand
Gone fishing What does "Gone fishing" mean?	If someone has gone fishing, they are not very aware of what is happening around them.

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Handle Someone With Kid Gloves Idiom