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have a run-in with (someone) What does have a run-in with (someone) mean?	have an unpleasant encounter with someone	I had a run-in with my boss that made us both feel bad.
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Child's play What does "Child's play" mean?	If something is child's play, it is very easy and simple.
a slow-down What does "a slow-down" mean?	a type of work strike where you do not come to a complete stop	The workers had a slow-down at the post office last year.
Born to the purple What does "Born to the purple" mean?	Someone who is born to the purple is born in a royal or aristocratic family. ("Born in the purple" is also used.)
nix What does "nix" mean?	stop; halt; prohibit.	Wait, nix that idea. It's no good.
get a grip of oneself What does "get a grip of oneself" mean?	to take control of one`s feelings	The man got a grip of himself and calmed down.

OK What does "OK" mean?	(4) approve (verb).	A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
all set What does "all set" mean?	to be ready to begin, to be okay	Everything was all set when the meeting began.
get (a) hold of (someone) What does "get (a) hold of (someone)" mean?	to find a person so that you can speak with him or her	I tried to get hold of my brother last week but he was out of town.
shook What does "shook" mean?	scared; frightened; startled

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Have A Run In With (someone) Idiom