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pick (something) over What does pick (something) over mean?	to sort through something	The customers picked the best clothes over at the department store sale.
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crack down on (someone or something) What does "crack down on (someone or something)" mean?	to enforce laws or rules strictly	The school principal decided to crack down on people running in the halls.

laugh up one's sleeve What does "laugh up one's sleeve" mean?	laugh quietly to oneself	I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work and not me.
toy with (someone or something) What does "toy with (someone or something)" mean?	to tease someone, to play or fiddle with something	The woman in the bank was toying with me when she began to ask me many questions.
go bananas What does "go bananas" mean?	become slightly anxious, agitated, or crazy
see (someone or something) as (something) What does "see (someone or something) as (something)" mean?	to consider someone as something	My friend sees me as an expert in financial matters although I am not.
ears are ringing What does "ears are ringing" mean?	one hears a ringing sound because of a very loud sound	My ears were ringing after the three fire trucks passed me.
take it easy What does "take it easy" mean?	relax.	"I don't have any special vacation plans. I'm just going to take it easy."
when push comes to shove What does "when push comes to shove" mean?	when a situation becomes more difficult	When push comes to shove my friend's daughter is always able to find a job.
have butterflies in one`s stomach What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	The little boy had butterflies in his stomach when he gave the speech in front of the class.
to the last What does "to the last" mean?	to the end, to the conclusion	We stayed at the party to the last and then helped clean the hall.
find oneself What does "find oneself" mean?	to discover what one's talents and preferences are, to find one's purpose in life	The woman went to Europe to try and find herself.

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Pick (something) Over Idiom