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hedge in (something) What does hedge in (something) mean?	keep something from getting out or moving freely, block something in	My car was hedged in by the other cars and I was unable to move it this morning.
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Tale of the tape What does "Tale of the tape" mean?	This idiom is used when comparing things, especially in sports; it comes from boxing where the fighters would be measured with a tape measure before a fight.

keep (someone) on tenterhooks What does "keep (someone) on tenterhooks" mean?	keep someone anxious or in suspense	I was kept on tenterhooks as I waited to hear the results of my exam.
Ghostly presence What does "Ghostly presence" mean?	You can feel or otherwise sense a ghostly presence, but you cannot do it clearly only vaguely.
a firm hand What does "a firm hand" mean?	strict control of someone or something	The company uses a firm hand in managing their financial resources.
make a killing What does "make a killing" mean?	to make a large amount of money	My sister made a killing when she worked overseas in the oil industry.
hit the bricks What does "hit the bricks" mean?	begin walking
Mad as a badger What does "Mad as a badger" mean?	If someone is as mad as a badger, they are crazy.
pass the hat What does "pass the hat" mean?	to collect money for something (sometimes by passing a hat around to put the money into)	We passed the hat to collect some money for the party.
go at it hammer and tongs What does "go at it hammer and tongs" mean?	to fight or argue with great strength or energy	The couple go at it hammer and tongs every evening.
at every turn What does "at every turn" mean?	everywhere one looks	There was a tour group at every turn when we visited Rome.

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Hedge In (something) Idiom