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lose out on (something) What does lose out on (something) mean?	fail to get or take part in something	He lost out on a chance to go to Mexico City because he was too busy with other things.
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take aim at (someone or something) What does "take aim at (someone or something)" mean?	to aim a gun/camera/policy at someone or something, to focus one's attention at someone or something	The police department plan to take aim at people who do not stop at stop signs.

thin-skinned What does "thin-skinned" mean?	easily upset or hurt, very sensitive	My friend is rather thin-skinned and is always upset about something that someone may have said to her.
in high gear What does "in high gear" mean?	very fast and active	The preparations for the party were in high gear when I arrived at the house.
come into one`s own What does "come into one`s own" mean?	to begin to perform or work well because of good circumstances	The basketball player has come into his own since he changed positions.
beat (one's) meat What does "beat (one's) meat" mean?	masturbate (men only)
play it by ear What does "play it by ear" mean?	to decide to do something according to the situation	Let`s play it by ear and decide where to eat after we see the movie.
take in (money) What does "take in (money)" mean?	to receive/get money	We were able to take in a lot of money at the charity auction.

not playing with a full deck What does "not playing with a full deck" mean?	mentally deficient (like a deck of playing cards with some cards missing)	mentally deficient (like a deck of playing cards with some cards missing)The student told unlikely stories about his life which made us believe that he was not playing with a full deck.
A still tongue keeps a wise head What does "A still tongue keeps a wise head" mean?	Wise people don't talk much.
Pass the time of day What does "Pass the time of day" mean?	If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness.
worth one`s salt What does "worth one`s salt" mean?	to be a good worker, to be worth what one is paid	The man has only been working here for a month but quickly he is proving that he is worth his salt.

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Lose Out On (something) Idiom