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nothing but (something) What does nothing but (something) mean?	to be only something	There were nothing but people who played wind instruments at the music camp.
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for that matter What does "for that matter" mean?	about something, with regard to something	"I do not want to go shopping with you, and for that matter, I do not want to go anywhere with you."
turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone in trouble or need	The girl turned her back on her friend when her friend asked for help doing the homework.
the high seas What does "the high seas" mean?	the ocean (away from the coast)	The crew of the ship spent three months on the high seas before going to shore for a visit.
cannot see beyond the end of one's nose What does "cannot see beyond the end of one's nose" mean?	to not be able to see beyond what concerns one at the present time	My friend cannot see beyond the end of his nose and he has no idea about what is happening around him.
spaced What does "spaced" mean?	giddy; flakey; silly; befuddled
thirst/thirsty for (something) What does "thirst/thirsty for (something)" mean?	a craving or desire for something	The woman thirsts for the life that she was previously living.

rooted in (something) What does "rooted in (something)" mean?	to be based on something	The popularity of the politician is rooted in his strong moral values and honesty.
Benjamin of the family What does "Benjamin of the family" mean?	The Benjamin of the family is the youngest child.
kiss ass What does "kiss ass" mean?	flatter or toady up to someone for personal gain
dance to a different tune What does "dance to a different tune" mean?	to change one's behavior or attitude	Our boss began dancing to a different tune when his head salesman decided to quit.

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Nothing But (something) Idiom