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if looks could kill What does if looks could kill mean?	used when someone makes an unfriendly look or frowns at someone	If looks could kill then the horrible way that the woman looked at me would have killed me instantly.
if looks could kill What does if looks could kill mean?	used when someone makes an unfriendly look at someone or frowns at someone	If looks could kill, then the horrible way that the woman looked at me would have killed me immediately.
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break down What does "break down" mean?	to lose control of one's emotions	The woman broke down while the lawyer questioned her at the trial.
fond of (someone or something) What does "fond of (someone or something)" mean?	to like someone or something	Our daughter is very fond of her grandfather.
Butter wouldn't melt in their mouth What does "Butter wouldn't melt in their mouth" mean?	If someone looks as if butter wouldn't melt in their mouth, they look very innocent.
have a heart of gold What does "have a heart of gold" mean?	be generous/sincere/friendly	The woman has a heart of gold and is always willing to help her friends.
eat like a horse What does "eat like a horse" mean?	to eat a lot	My brother eats like a horse.
get back at (someone) What does "get back at (someone)" mean?	to do something bad to someone who has done something bad to you	The girl is angry at her boyfriend and she is getting back at him by not answering the telephone.

boys in the backroom What does "boys in the backroom" mean?	a group of men making decisions behind the scenes	The boys in the backroom told us that the factory will close next year.
shake hands with (someone) What does "shake hands with (someone)" mean?	to greet someone by clasping his or her hand and shaking it	The two men shook hands when they met for the first time.
put the chill on What does "put the chill on" mean?	ignore; leave alone; reject (somebody)
Meet your Maker What does "Meet your Maker" mean?	If someone has gone to meet their Maker, they have died.

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If Looks Could Kill Idiom