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have butterflies in one`s stomach What does have butterflies in one`s stomach mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I had butterflies in my stomach on the day that I received the award.
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rub (someone's) nose in (something) What does "rub (someone's) nose in (something)" mean?	to remind someone of something that they have done wrong	The girl's supervisor always rubs the girl's nose in it when she makes a mistake.
at hand What does "at hand" mean?	within reach, nearby	I stopped working because I did not have any tools at hand.
down/out for the count What does "down/out for the count" mean?	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)The political candidate seemed to be down for the count when no major figures supported him.
fruit salad What does "fruit salad" mean?	rows of campaign ribbons on a uniform
in the affirmative What does "in the affirmative" mean?	saying yes	Everybody in the class voted in the affirmative to go golfing for the field trip.
close to (someone) What does "close to (someone)" mean?	to be fond of someone	The boy is very close to his grandfather.
crack of dawn What does "crack of dawn" mean?	daybreak, early in the morning	We got up at the crack of dawn to go fishing.

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Have Butterflies In One`s Stomach Idiom