Pick One's Way Through (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pick One's Way Through (something) Idiom mean?

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pick one's way through (something) What does pick one's way through (something) mean?	to work slowly through written material	I picked my way through the material that I had to study for the exam.
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teach someone a lesson What does "teach someone a lesson" mean?	to do something to someone in order to punish him or her for their bad behavior	My friend is always late so I taught her a lesson and left our meeting place before she had arrived.
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs What does "You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs" mean?	This idiom means that in order to achieve something or make progress, there are often losers in the process.
play one's ace What does "play one's ace" mean?	use one's best resources (like an ace in cards)	use one's best resources (like an ace in cards)The lawyer played his ace when he showed the judge the new information.
strike a pose What does "strike a pose" mean?	to position oneself in a certain posture	The model was asked to strike a pose for the photographer.
tipple What does "tipple" mean?	drink alcohol regularly

bread and water What does "bread and water" mean?	the most basic meal that is possible (just as you would get in prison)	The prisoners were fed bread and water for several days last winter.
flex one's muscles What does "flex one's muscles" mean?	to do something that shows that you have power and intend to use it	The new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.
French What does "French" mean?	of or pertaining to oral sex
rat fink What does "rat fink" mean?	informant; snitch
pull up one`s socks What does "pull up one`s socks" mean?	to make a greater effort than before to do something	"It is time that you pull up your socks and begin to work hard and take this job seriously."

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Pick One's Way Through (something) Idiom