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keep on an even keel What does keep on an even keel mean?	remain cool and calm	I was very busy with my job and school but I tried very hard to keep on an even keel and get everything done.
keep on an even keel What does keep on an even keel mean?	to remain cool and calm	I was busy with my job and school but I tried hard to keep on an even keel and get everything done.
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show one's hand What does "show one's hand" mean?	to reveal one's intentions to someone	I tried hard not to show my hand during the meeting about my new job.

quick-and-dirty What does "quick-and-dirty" mean?	something done rapidly and sloppily
fruits of one's labor What does "fruits of one's labor" mean?	the results of one's work	My father is retired now and is enjoying the fruits of his labor.
wacked What does "wacked" mean?	drunk; intoxicated

hit the bricks What does "hit the bricks" mean?	start walking, go out into the streets (on strike)	The post office workers hit the bricks and went on strike.
turn a deaf ear to (someone) What does "turn a deaf ear to (someone)" mean?	to pretend not to hear someone, to not pay attention to someone	The supervisor turned a deaf ear to our complaints about the heat.
broad in the beam What does "broad in the beam" mean?	wide hips or large buttocks	The woman is broad in the beam but she doesn't worry about it at all.
Tipping point What does "Tipping point" mean?	Small changes may have little effect until they build up to critical mass, then the next small change may suddenly change everything. this is the tipping point.
find (someone) guilty What does "find (someone) guilty" mean?	to decide that someone is guilty in a court of law	The judge found the young man guilty of breaking and entering a small store.

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Keep On An Even Keel Idiom