Have A/the Right To Do Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Have A/the Right To Do Something Idiom mean?

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have a/the right to do something What does have a/the right to do something mean?	have the freedom to do something	The apartment manager does not have the right to tell the tenants when they must leave the building.
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at sixes and sevens What does "at sixes and sevens" mean?	to be in confusion or disagreement	Everybody has been at sixes and sevens since they opened the new school.

Don't push my buttons! What does "Don't push my buttons!" mean?	This can be said to someone who is starting to annoy you.
have (something) up one`s sleeve What does "have (something) up one`s sleeve" mean?	to have a secret plan or solution for something, to be ready for a time when something is needed	I do not know what my friend has up his sleeve but I am sure that he is planning to say something at the meeting.
fit (someone) to a T What does "fit (someone) to a T" mean?	to fit a person very well	My cousin's new job fits her to a T.
keep one`s eye on the ball What does "keep one`s eye on the ball" mean?	be watchful and ready for something	"You should keep your eye on the ball or you will make a mistake."
in need of (someone or something) What does "in need of (someone or something)" mean?	requiring someone or something	We are in need of a new stove in our apartment.
have cold feet What does "have cold feet" mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I think that my friend has cold feet and will not go to the party with me.
psyched up (for something) What does "psyched up (for something)" mean?	to be mentally alert, to be ready to do something	Our team was psyched up for the game but they lost anyway.

lost on (someone) What does "lost on (someone)" mean?	wasted or having no effect on someone	My attempt at telling a joke was lost on my former girlfriend.
ballpark estimate/figure What does "ballpark estimate/figure" mean?	a guess in a certain area or range	a guess in a certain area or rangeWe were given a ballpark estimate as to how much it would cost to buy the business.
like two peas in a pod What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?	very close or intimate	My two friends from school are like two peas in a pod and are always together.
beyond a shadow of a doubt What does "beyond a shadow of a doubt" mean?	to be completely without doubt	Everyone believed beyond a shadow of a doubt that the man had stolen the money.
Close to your heart What does "Close to your heart" mean?	If something is close to your heart, you care a lot about it. ('Dear to your heart' is an alternative.)
Nip at the bit What does "Nip at the bit" mean?	If someone is nipping at the bit, they are anxious to get something done and don't want to wait.

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Have A/the Right To Do Something Idiom