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make a clean breast of (something) What does make a clean breast of (something) mean?	to get something off one's chest, to confess something	I talked to my supervisor and tried to make a clean breast of my past problems in the company.
make a clean breast of (something) What does make a clean breast of (something) mean?	to confess something bad that you have done in order not to feel guilty or bad	The woman made a clean breast of things and tried to start over.
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put one`s foot down What does "put one`s foot down" mean?	to object strongly to something, to take firm action	Our boss put his foot down and did not allow any more money to be spent on company entertainment.
follow suit What does "follow suit" mean?	to do as someone else has done, to follow someone`s example, to play a card of the same suit that someone else has put down	I followed suit and left work early on Friday just as my boss had done.
flame war What does "flame war" mean?	exchange of angry messages or personal attacks online
Hot to trot What does "Hot to trot" mean?	If someone is hot to trot, they are sexually aroused or eager to do something.
security against (something) What does "security against (something)" mean?	something that keeps something safe, protection against something	The money in the bank is my security against losing my job in the future.
let the cat out of the bag What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?	reveal a secret	"Don`t let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party for our boss."
bug (someone) What does "bug (someone)" mean?	to irritate or bother someone	The boy's rude behavior is beginning to bug me.

stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something) What does "stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)" mean?	to arrange things unfairly for or against someone or something	The company is stacking the cards against some people by demanding more and more qualifications for the job.
broke What does "broke" mean?	to have no money	I spent all of my money on my holiday and I am now broke.
go whole hog What does "go whole hog" mean?	to do everything possible, to be extravagant	We went whole hog in our effort to make the convention a success.
Pin money What does "Pin money" mean?	(UK) If you work for pin money, you work not because you need to but because it gives you money for extra little luxuries and treats.
bird brain What does "bird brain" mean?	someone who you think is stupid	The man is a bird brain and he is always making mistakes at work.
cause eyebrows to raise What does "cause eyebrows to raise" mean?	to shock people	I caused eyebrows to raise when I did not accept the award from my company.

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Make A Clean Breast Of Something Idiom