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pay an arm and a leg for (something) What does pay an arm and a leg for (something) mean?	to pay a high price for something	I paid an arm and a leg for my car but I am not very happy with it.
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burn down What does "burn down" mean?	to burn completely (usually used for buildings)	My neighbor`s house burned down last night.

in (someone`s) shoes What does "in (someone`s) shoes" mean?	in another person's place or position	I would hate to be in my cousin's shoes now that he has lost his job.
an albatross (around someone's neck) What does "an albatross (around someone's neck)" mean?	a problem that prevents someone from succeeding	The man's lack of a university degree was an albatross around his neck and prevented him from being promoted.
climb on the bandwagon What does "climb on the bandwagon" mean?	to join a popular activity or campaign	Many students climbed on the bandwagon to raise money for the school orchestra.
do one`s thing What does "do one`s thing" mean?	to do what one wants to do and enjoys doing	My friend enjoys doing his thing when and where he chooses.
Mud in the fire What does "Mud in the fire" mean?	The things that cannot be changed in the past that we usually forget about are mud in the fire.
have the time of one's life What does "have the time of one's life" mean?	have a very good time	We had the time of our life at the party last night.
(not one's) cup of tea What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?	something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)	Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
right side up What does "right side up" mean?	with the correct side upwards	The bus drove off the highway and rolled over but it landed right side up when it stopped.

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Pay An Arm And A Leg For (something) Idiom