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hold up (as an example) What does hold up (as an example) mean?	point to someone or something as a good example	The student was held up as an example of an honest and good person.
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At arm's length What does "At arm's length" mean?	(India) If something is at arm's length, it is very close to you.

set in one's ways What does "set in one's ways" mean?	to lead a fixed lifestyle	My grandfather is set in his ways and he does not like to change his habits at all.
suit What does "suit" mean?	businessman or businesswoman; a person in authority
solid as a rock What does "solid as a rock" mean?	very solid/dependable	The small bank in our city is as solid as a rock and is a very stabe organization.
chase rainbows What does "chase rainbows" mean?	to try to get or achieve something that is difficult or impossible	My old school friend is always chasing rainbows and he never achieves anything.
jonesing What does "jonesing" mean?	need for drugs; need for anything in particular.	He was jonesing for some smack.
get a run for one's money What does "get a run for one's money" mean?	to receive a challenge, to receive what one deserves	The man got a run for his money when he decided to volunteer for the cleaning project.
stuck in a rut What does "stuck in a rut" mean?	to be in an established way of living that never changes (although you may want it to change)	My neighbor says that she is stuck in a rut and would like to change jobs.

beside oneself (with something) What does "beside oneself (with something)" mean?	to be very upset or excited about something	The boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest.
OTOH What does "OTOH" mean?	on the other hand
say (something) right to (someone's) face What does "say (something) right to (someone's) face" mean?	to say something unpleasant or important directly to someone	I said that the man was not telling the truth right to his face.
take (someone's) breath away What does "take (someone's) breath away" mean?	to overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur	The beauty of the mountains took my breath away.
a falling-out (with someone) What does "a falling-out (with someone)" mean?	a disagreement or quarrel with someone	We had a falling-out during our holiday and we have not spoken since.

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Hold Up (as An Example) Idiom