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lay in (something)
What does lay in (something) mean? | store up a supply of something, get and store something for future use | They are trying to lay in as much food as possible before winter comes.
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in charge of (someone or something)
What does "in charge of (someone or something)" mean? | to be in control of someone or something, to be responsible for someone or something |
My sister has been in charge of buying supplies at her company for many years.
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raise a hand
What does "raise a hand" mean? | to do something, to do one's share, to help |
I am angry at my friend because he did not raise a hand to help me clean up the kitchen.
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far and away the best
What does "far and away the best" mean? | without doubt the best | The basketball player is far and away the best player on the team.
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lay up (a vessel)
What does "lay up (a vessel)" mean? | take a vessel out of active service, put a boat in a boat dock or a garage | The weather was getting cold so they decided to lay up their boat for the winter.
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joint
What does "joint" mean? | prison; jail |
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homegirl
What does "homegirl" mean? | good female friend |
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bet on the wrong horse
What does "bet on the wrong horse" mean? | to misjudge a coming event, to misread the future | I think that he bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money into the new stock.
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fall flat (on one's face)
What does "fall flat (on one's face)" mean? | to be unsuccessful, to fail |
My attempt at humor fell flat and now the girl does not like me.
I fell flat on my face when I tried to impress the girl with my story.
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can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean? | to dislike or hate someone or something |
I cannot stomach the idea of meeting my old girlfriend.
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On the tip of your tongue
What does "On the tip of your tongue" mean? | If a word is on the tip of your tongue, you know you know the word, but you just can't quite remember it at the moment. |
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(not) in so many words
What does "(not) in so many words" mean? | (not) exactly, (not) explicitly | My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words.
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take a shit
What does "take a shit" mean? | defacate; move one's bowls. | God, do I have to take a shit? Where's the can?
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