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have a rough time (of it) What does have a rough time (of it) mean?	experience a difficult period	My friend had a rough time of it when he was forced to leave his job.
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run into (someone) What does "run into (someone)" mean?	to meet someone by chance	I ran into my cousin when I was at the supermarket.
honor roll What does "honor roll" mean?	a list of people/students with exceptional achievements	My neighbor was on the honor roll during his last year in high school.
keep one's eye on the ball What does "keep one's eye on the ball" mean?	to remain alert to what is happening around one, to watch or follow the ball carefully while playing a game	I try hard to keep my eye on the ball during a meeting.
two cents (worth) What does "two cents (worth)" mean?	one's comments or opinion	I gave my two cents worth when my supervisor asked me for my opinion.
cash on the barrelhead What does "cash on the barrelhead" mean?	money paid in cash when something is bought	I gave the salesman cash on the barrelhead for the used car.

NICU What does "NICU" mean?	neo-natal intensive care unit
had best (do something) What does "had best (do something)" mean?	should do something, ought to do something	I had best go home soon as I want to get up early tomorrow morning.
bring back (something) or bring (something) back What does "bring back (something) or bring (something) back" mean?	to return an item that you bought or borrowed (used when you are speaking at the place where something is bought or borrowed)	My friend plans to bring back my book tomorrow.

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Have A Rough Time (of It) Idiom