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make cracks (about someone or something) What does make cracks (about someone or something) mean?	ridicule or make jokes about someone or something	The radio announcer made cracks about the famous athlete during the interview.
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flush with (something) What does "flush with (something)" mean?	to have lots of something	We were flush with cash so we decided to go on a nice holiday.
a firm hand What does "a firm hand" mean?	strict control of someone or something	The company uses a firm hand in managing their financial resources.
cut and run What does "cut and run" mean?	to leave as quickly as possible	We cut and run as soon as we had finished delivering the goods.
in (someone's) favor What does "in (someone's) favor" mean?	to someone's advantage	The judge ruled in the our favor in our dispute with the hospital.
uncut What does "uncut" mean?	unmodified; unedited
set about to (do something or go somewhere) What does "set about to (do something or go somewhere)" mean?	to begin/start something, to prepare to go somewhere	We set about to prepare the office for the move to a bigger building.
Play out of your skin What does "Play out of your skin" mean?	If someone plays out of their skin, they give an outstanding performance.

keep a secret What does "keep a secret " mean?	to not tell a secret to others	I have been trying to keep a secret about my friend's boyfriend for a long time now.
alive and well/kicking What does "alive and well/kicking" mean?	to be well and healthy	My aunt is 87 years old and she is very much alive and kicking.
put one`s foot in one`s mouth What does "put one`s foot in one`s mouth" mean?	to say something that is the wrong thing to say in a situation	He put his foot in his mouth when he told his girlfriend about the surprise party.
rip-off artist What does "rip-off artist" mean?	con artist; deceiver

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Make Cracks (about Someone Or Something) Idiom