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patch up (something) What does patch up (something) mean?	to fix something	I have been trying to patch up my differences with my friend for many months.
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loaded for bear What does "loaded for bear" mean?	very angry	The man was loaded for bear when he went in to see the supervisor.

go to (someone`s) head What does "go to (someone`s) head" mean?	to make someone too proud, to make a person think that he or she is too important	The man's new job has gone to his head and he thinks that he is better than everyone else.
stand clear of (something) What does "stand clear of (something)" mean?	to keep away from something	"Please stand clear of the door while we are moving the piano."
old hand at (doing something) What does "old hand at (doing something)" mean?	someone who is experienced and very good at doing something	Our boss is an old hand at fixing computers.
wet one`s whistle What does "wet one`s whistle" mean?	have a drink (especially alcohol)	They decided to stop at a bar on their way home from work to wet their whistle.
buck for (something) What does "buck for (something)" mean?	to aim or try for a goal	The soldier was bucking for a promotion.
smile from ear to ear What does "smile from ear to ear" mean?	to have a big smile on one's face	The little boy was smiling from ear to ear after he scored the goal.
see (someone) out What does "see (someone) out" mean?	to go with someone out of a room/house	I went to the front door to see our guests out to their cars.

change of heart What does "change of heart" mean?	a change in the way one feels about something	The woman had a change of heart and decided to let her child go to the circus.
turn over (an engine) What does "turn over (an engine)" mean?	to start an engine or motor	It was very cold in the morning so the car engine would not turn over easily.
put flesh on (something) What does "put flesh on (something)" mean?	add details to something so that it becomes clearer and more detailed	I worked all weekend to try and put flesh on my ideas for a new company education committee.
score What does "score" mean?	summary of information such as news, weather, or sports

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Patch Up (something) Idiom