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look up to (someone) What does look up to (someone) mean?	think of someone as a good example to copy, respect someone	I look up to the president of our company as someone I would like to copy.
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top banana What does "top banana" mean?	the person who is the boss or the top person in a group or organization	The famous actor in the movie was the top banana in the story.

Smack in the face What does "Smack in the face" mean?	If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress.
cancel (something) out or cancel out (something) What does "cancel (something) out or cancel out (something)" mean?	to destroy or wipe out the effect of something	The overeating by the girl cancelled out the benefits of her exercise.
Twinkie What does "Twinkie" mean?	Asian person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people
spot What does "spot" mean?	give somebody an advantage (in a game).	I'll spot you ten points.
hang on by one's fingernails What does "hang on by one's fingernails" mean?	to continue or manage to do something in a difficult situation	The man has much debt and is only hanging on by his fingernails.
to be broke What does "to be broke" mean?	to have no money	I spent all of my money on my holiday and now I am broke.
Tar baby What does "Tar baby" mean?	A tar baby is a problem that gets worse when people try to sort it out.
lose one's grip What does "lose one's grip" mean?	to lose control of a situation	The young teacher seems to be losing her grip on the situation in her classroom.
flunk out What does "flunk out" mean?	to fail a course, to fail and then leave school	The boy was very smart but he flunked out of his language class.
Pay on the nail What does "Pay on the nail" mean?	If you pay on the nail, you pay promptly in cash.

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Look Up To (someone) Idiom