Have A Scrape With (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Have A Scrape With (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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have a scrape with (someone or something) What does have a scrape with (someone or something) mean?	come into contact with someone or something	I had a scrape with the building owner and I must be very careful of what I say now.
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Cold turkey What does "Cold turkey" mean?	To quit something abruptly.	You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate, and I suggest you go cold turkey. The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey....

by virtue of (something) What does "by virtue of (something)" mean?	because of something	My father got his new job by virtue of his volunteer work in the community.
Grin like a Cheshire cat What does "Grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?	If someone has a very wide smile, they have a grin like a Cheshire cat.
enter (someone's) mind What does "enter (someone's) mind" mean?	to come into someone's mind (used for an idea or thought)	It never entered my mind that my friend would leave his job.
make (someone's) hair curl What does "make (someone's) hair curl" mean?	to surprise or shock someone (used for a story or experience)	The horror movie made my hair curl.
make mincemeat out of (someone) What does "make mincemeat out of (someone)" mean?	beat someone up	The boxer made mincemeat out of his opponent during the boxing match.

shoot from the hip What does "shoot from the hip" mean?	speak directly and frankly, fire a gun that is held at one's side and against one's hip	The manager always shoots from the hip and everyone likes her because of that.
at one sitting What does "at one sitting" mean?	at one time, during one period	We ate most of the cake at one sitting.
Best thing since sliced bread What does "Best thing since sliced bread" mean?	If something is the best thing since sliced bread, it is excellent. ('The greatest thing since sliced bread' is also used.)
white elephant What does "white elephant" mean?	a useless possession (that often costs money to maintain)	The new airport is a white elephant and nobody wants to use it.
Home sweet home What does "Home sweet home" mean?	This is said when one is pleased to be back at one's own home.
easy does it What does "easy does it" mean?	doing something slowly or without sudden movements	"Easy does it," I said as we moved the large piano.

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Have A Scrape With (someone Or Something) Idiom