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not have the heart to do (something) What does not have the heart to do (something) mean?	to be unwilling to say or do something that may hurt or upset others	I did not have the heart to tell the woman that soon she may lose her job.
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bread and butter What does "bread and butter" mean?	one's income/job to buy the basic needs of life like food/shelter/clothing	The voters are worried about bread-and-butter issues like jobs and taxes.

buzz-kill What does "buzz-kill" mean?	a wet blanket; someone or something that ends fun or good mood
snow What does "snow" mean?	deception; con
Bits and bobs What does "Bits and bobs" mean?	Bits and bobs are small, remnant articles and things- the same as 'odds and ends'.
sum (something) up What does "sum (something) up" mean?	to put something into a few words, to summarize something	The speaker summed up his presentation and asked the audience for questions.
fence (someone) in or fence in (someone) What does "fence (someone) in or fence in (someone)" mean?	to restrict someone in some way	I always feel fenced in when I visit my friend on the small island.
(someone's) fingerprints are on (something) What does "(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)" mean?	an action or piece of work is typical of a particular person and they probably were involved in it	Many police officers believe that the criminal's fingerprints are on the recent crime.
the milk of human kindness What does "the milk of human kindness" mean?	natural kindness and sympathy shown to others	The woman who volunteered at the hospital was full of the milk of human kindness.
through thick and thin What does "through thick and thin" mean?	through all difficulties and troubles, through good times and bad times	The woman's husband is always ready to help her and supports her through thick and thin.
off-color What does "off-color" mean?	not the exact color	We painted our kitchen in an off-color of white.

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Not Have The Heart To Do (something) Idiom