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in addition to (something)
What does in addition to (something) mean? | additionally, further | In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
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in denial
What does "in denial" mean? | refusing to believe something that is true | The man was in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
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lose one's marbles/mind
What does "lose one's marbles/mind" mean? | to go crazy, to go out of one's mind | I think that the man next door is beginning to lose his marbles.
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go by the book
What does "go by the book" mean? | follow the rules exactly | The court clerks always go by the book when they are dealing with court matters.
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little shit
What does "little shit" mean? | dumb, unimportant person |
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set one's teeth on edge
What does "set one's teeth on edge" mean? | to be unpleasant and to give one an uncomfortable feeling | The idea that we would have to leave our apartment immediately set my teeth on edge.
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business as usual
What does "business as usual" mean? | to continue as usual | It was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping area.
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let it all hang out
What does "let it all hang out" mean? | let the truth be known, be open about something | She decided to let it all hang out and tell her friend about her problems with her boyfriend.
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piece of work
What does "piece of work" mean? | person of unappealing or undesirable character |
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the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing
What does "the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing" mean? | there is not good communication in an organization so one part of the organization does not know what the other part is doing | The assistant manager knew nothing about what the manager was doing in the company. It seems like the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.
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to the wall
What does "to the wall" mean? | into a place from which there is no escape | The credit agency pushed the man to the wall and he finally had to declare bankruptcy.
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cherry
What does "cherry" mean? | new recruit (in the U.S. Army) |
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off one`s rocker
What does "off one`s rocker" mean? | to be crazy | He must be off his rocker if he thinks that he can spend much money and not have financial problems.
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suck
What does "suck" mean? | be unappealing or undesirable | This song really sucks!
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