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make do with (something) What does make do with (something) mean?	substitute one thing for another	If there is no cream for the coffee we will have to make do with milk.
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Put your thumb on the scales What does "Put your thumb on the scales" mean?	If you put your thumb on the scales, you try to influence the result of something in your favour.

skin and bones What does "skin and bones" mean?	a person or animal that is very thin/skinny	The dog was skin and bones after his owner stopped giving him food.
rep What does "rep" mean?	representative (usually in sales)
be used to What does "be used to" mean?	be accustomed to; not uncomfortable with.	"It won't be hard to get up at 5:00 AM. I'm used to getting up early."
breathe easy What does "breathe easy" mean?	to relax after a stressful situation	I was able to breathe easy after I found my lost wallet.
Barrel of laughs What does "Barrel of laughs" mean?	If someone's a barrel of laughs, they are always joking and you find them funny.
slip up What does "slip up" mean?	to make a mistake	I slipped up when I said that I would be able to go to the meeting next week.
middle of nowhere What does "middle of nowhere" mean?	remote, isolated area (often far from even a small town)

get out of line What does "get out of line" mean?	to disobey or ignore the rules of something	The children were getting out of line when the teacher returned.
have an in with (someone) What does "have an in with (someone)" mean?	have a way to request a special favor from someone	The woman has an in with her boss and can easily get time off.
Cold turkey What does "Cold turkey" mean?	To quit something abruptly.	You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate, and I suggest you go cold turkey. The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey....
out of step What does "out of step" mean?	to be not in step or keeping pace with someone	The soldiers were out of step when they were marching in the parade.

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Make Do With (something) Idiom