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have (something) on the brain What does have (something) on the brain mean?	be obsessed with something	My sister has tennis on the brain and is always talking about it.
have (something) on the brain What does have (something) on the brain mean?	to be obsessed with something, to never stop thinking or talking about something	The boy has cars and trucks on the brain and he does not think of anything else.
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two-timer What does "two-timer" mean?	somebody who cheats on a spouse or lover

it takes two to tango What does "it takes two to tango" mean?	if a problem or an argument involve two people then both people are responsible for the problem	It takes two to tango and my friend should not blame me for all of our problems.
judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s) What does "judge (someone or something) on its/their own merit(s)" mean?	judge or evaluate someone or something on their own achievements and virtues	We judged the man on his own merits and not by what other people were saying about him.
hear a peep out of (someone) What does "hear a peep out of (someone)" mean?	hear the smallest word from someone	We did not hear a peep out of the children who were playing in the bedroom.
feel like having (something) What does "feel like having (something)" mean?	to want to have something	I did not feel like having milk so I had water.
Take the flak What does "Take the flak" mean?	If you take the flak, you are strongly criticised for something.('Take flak' is also used.)
swallow one`s pride What does "swallow one`s pride" mean?	to bring one`s pride under control, to become humble	I had to swallow my pride and ask my father for some money.
place an order What does "place an order" mean?	to submit an order	I recently placed an order for a new and smaller refridgerator.
close the books (on someone or something) What does "close the books (on someone or something)" mean?	to put an end to something (like closing the books in accounting records)	The city closed the books on the idea of building a new stadium.

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Have (something) On The Brain Idiom