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know one's way around/about What does know one's way around/about mean?	know how to get something done, know about something	My friend knows his way around the city very well.
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killer What does "killer" mean?	very unusual or extraordinary

a head shrinker What does "a head shrinker" mean?	a psychiatrist	The criminal had to go and see a head shrinker after the judge sentenced him to life in prison.
dodgy What does "dodgy" mean?	dangerous; risky
talk (something) over What does "talk (something) over" mean?	to discuss something	We asked for some time during the meeting to talk over the new proposal.
at hand What does "at hand" mean?	easy to reach, nearby	There were no tools at hand so I could not fix the stove.
make a bundle/pile What does "make a bundle/pile" mean?	make a lot of money	My father made a bundle on the stock market several years ago.
curiosity killed the cat What does "curiosity killed the cat" mean?	being nosy and interested in the business of other people may cause someone trouble	"Don`t keep asking so many questions. Remember curiosity killed the cat."
bog down What does "bog down" mean?	to slow down and make no progress, to become stuck (a bog is an area of land that is wet and muddy - like a swamp)	I quickly became bogged down with all of the work that I had to do.
gun for (someone) What does "gun for (someone)" mean?	to look hard for a chance to harm or defeat someone	My supervisor has been gunning for me for a long time and I do not know why.
boss (someone) around or boss around (someone) What does "boss (someone) around or boss around (someone)" mean?	to keep telling someone what to do, to be bossy toward someone	The little girl always wants to boss her friends around.
on top What does "on top" mean?	to be in the lead	He was on top of his class when he was in university.
call for (someone) What does "call for (someone)" mean?	to come and get someone	"Could you please come and call for me before you go to the game."

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Know One's Way Around/about Idiom