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pick up a trail/scent What does pick up a trail/scent mean?	to recognize the trail of a hunted person or animal	The tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal.
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scumbag What does "scumbag" mean?	disgusting, worthless person
gravy train What does "gravy train" mean?	a job or some work that pays more than it is worth	The job was a gravy train and I earned much money there.
hedge in (something) What does "hedge in (something)" mean?	keep something from getting out or moving freely, block something in	My car was hedged in by the other cars and I was unable to move it this morning.
blow (something) out of all proportion What does "blow (something) out of all proportion" mean?	to make a bigger issue about something than it really is	The problem was very small but the manager blew it out of all proportion.
put one's toe in the water What does "put one's toe in the water" mean?	to slowly start to do something new to see if you like it or if other people will approve of it	I plan to put my toe in the water to see if the new job is suitable for me.
mad as a hatter What does "mad as a hatter" mean?	crazy	My neighbor is mad as a hatter and we never know what she will do next.
Give a big hand What does "Give a big hand" mean?	Applaud by clapping hands. 'Let's give all the contestents a big hand.'
in a New York minute What does "in a New York minute" mean?	idiom. right away; immediately; in a heartbeat.	Would you sleep with him? In a New York minute.
I'll eat my hat What does "I'll eat my hat" mean?	You can say this when you are absolutely sure that you are right to let the other person know that there is no chance of your being wrong.
have to (do something) What does "have to (do something)" mean?	be obliged or forced to do something	I have to leave at 4:00 or I will be late for my appointment.

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Pick Up A Trail/scent Idiom