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nail down (someone or something) What does nail down (someone or something) mean?	to make certain/sure of something	I am trying to nail down the exact time that we can meet with our supplier.
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from way back What does "from way back" mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.

sleep on it What does "sleep on it" mean?	take at least a day to think about something before making a decision.	"The job that you're offering me sounds really good,but I'd like to sleep on it before giving you my final decision."
cyberpron What does "cyberpron" mean?	pornography online, particularly pornographic Web sites
zip What does "zip" mean?	score of zero	It was 10 to zip, we won!
best bib and tucker What does "best bib and tucker" mean?	one's best clothing	The man wore his best bib and tucker to the meeting.
put one's head in a noose What does "put one's head in a noose" mean?	to say or do something that could harm you or your image	The man put his head in a noose when he became angry and criticized his boss at the meeting.
with hat in hand What does "with hat in hand" mean?	with humility	The man came to his boss with hat in hand to ask for a raise in pay.
polish off What does "polish off" mean?	finish up; complete; remove the last of (said of food or work).	He polished off the rest of the cake.
live from hand to mouth What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?	to live on little money	My friend has been living from hand to mouth and is now using his savings from his previous job.

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Nail Down (someone Or Something) Idiom