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have (something) on the tip of one's tongue What does have (something) on the tip of one's tongue mean?	be almost able to remember a specific fact such as a name or place	I have the actor's name on the tip of my tongue but I can't remember it.
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wink at (something) What does "wink at (something)" mean?	allow and pretend not to know about something (a law or rule being broken)	The school librarian sometimes winks at the rule about borrowing a maximum of three books.

rooted in (something) What does "rooted in (something)" mean?	to be based on something	The popularity of the politician is rooted in his strong moral values and honesty.
kiss-ass What does "kiss-ass" mean?	obsequious, servile person
at the bottom of the hour What does "at the bottom of the hour" mean?	at the half hour - 10:30, 11:30 etc. (at the bottom of a clock)	The weather forecast is on the radio at the bottom of the hour.
a hand-me-down What does "a hand-me-down" mean?	something given away after another person doesn`t need it (especially clothing)	She was very poor when she was a child and always wore hand-me-down clothing.
according to Hoyle What does "according to Hoyle" mean?	doing something strictly by the rules, doing something the usual and correct way	According to Hoyle we are not allowed to use this room but if nobody knows it should be okay.

have half a mind to do (something) What does "have half a mind to do (something)" mean?	to have almost decided to do something	I have half a mind to take my new television set back to the store because I do not like it.
a known quantity What does "a known quantity" mean?	someone or something that is known and understood	The new employee is a known quantity in our office because he worked here before.
palm off (something) or palm (something) off What does "palm off (something) or palm (something) off" mean?	to sell or give something away by pretending that it is more valuable than it is	The man palmed off a television set that does not work.
hot item What does "hot item" mean?	item that sells rapidly or successfully
(one's) hair stands on end What does "(one's) hair stands on end" mean?	become frightened or afraid of something	My hair stood on end when I saw the scene after the automobile accident.

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Have (something) On The Tip Of One's Tongue Idiom