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on time
What does on time mean? | at the scheduled time. | "It's getting late. You'd better hurry if you want toget to work on time."
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Game on
What does "Game on" mean? | When someone says 'Game on!', it means that they are accepting a challenge or ready to get something done. |
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lace into (someone)
What does "lace into (someone)" mean? | attack or scold someone | The mother laced into her child when he came home late from the movie.
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sort of
What does "sort of" mean? | rather; somewhat. | "I think I'll lie down. I feel sort of dizzy."
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dig (someone or something) up
What does "dig (someone or something) up" mean? | to make an effort to find someone or something | I tried to dig up some blankets for my friend when he stayed at our house.
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have other fish to fry
What does "have other fish to fry" mean? | have other or more important things to do | I have other fish to fry and do not want to get involved with the small problems in my company.
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keen on (someone or something)
What does "keen on (someone or something)" mean? | be enthusiastic about someone or something | My girlfriend is keen on going to a movie this weekend.
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make no bones about (something)
What does "make no bones about (something)" mean? | make no secret of something, have no doubts about something | I made no bones about the fact that I am not interested in applying for the supervisor`s job.
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dead
What does "dead" mean? | extremely; totally; completely (used with adjectives to give emphasis). | You're dead wrong about that.
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have a fit
What does "have a fit" mean? | become upset | The woman had a fit when she saw what her son had done to her car.
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get one`s dander up
What does "get one`s dander up" mean? | to become angry | You should not talk to the supervisor early in the morning or you may get his dander up.
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like a ton of bricks
What does "like a ton of bricks" mean? | strongly or forcefully, a surprise to someone | The news of his retirement hit me like a ton of bricks.
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find one's feet
What does "find one's feet" mean? | to become used to a new situation or experience | I was able to easily find my feet when I started my new job.
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have a hand in (something)
What does "have a hand in (something)" mean? | to be involved or play a part in (doing something) | The new teacher has a hand in the recent changes to the cafeteria rules.
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