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make (something) right/good What does make (something) right/good mean?	replace or restore something	I worked hard to make my relationship with my friend right.
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pancake What does "pancake" mean?	foundation makeup as used in the performing arts

have the Midas touch What does "have the Midas touch" mean?	to have the ability to make money easily (King Midas turned everything that he touched into gold)	My uncle has the Midas touch and every business that he starts makes a lot of money.
have a cow What does "have a cow" mean?	to become very angry and upset about something	Our teacher had a cow when he discovered that nobody had prepared for the class.
get down to business What does "get down to business" mean?	to begin to get serious	When the meeting began everybody got down to business and began to discuss the important issues.
make a difference What does "make a difference" mean?	cause a change in a situation	It doesn`t make a difference whether he comes to the meeting or not.
boat What does "boat" mean?	very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile).	Those boats use too much gas.
lose one's touch (with someone or something) What does "lose one's touch (with someone or something)" mean?	lose one's ability to handle someone or something	I think that the horse trainer is losing her touch with the horses that she is training.
break down (something) or break (something) down What does "break down (something) or break (something) down " mean?	to divide into parts, to separate into simpler substances	We tried to break down the sentence for further study. The sugar began to break down soon after it was swallowed.

Be careful what you wish for What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?	If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)
hold a meeting What does "hold a meeting" mean?	meet, have a meeting	The apartment owners decided to hold a meeting last week.
for dear life What does "for dear life" mean?	as though afraid of losing one`s life	The mountain climber held on to the rock for dear life as he waited for someone to rescue him.
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth What does "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" mean?	to be born to a wealthy family with many advantages	The boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he never has to work very hard.
able to (do something) with one's eyes closed/shut What does "able to (do something) with one's eyes closed/shut" mean?	able to do something very easily	The car mechanic was able to fix my car with his eyes closed.

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Make (something) Right/good Idiom