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play hardball (with someone) What does play hardball (with someone) mean?	to act strong and aggressive with someone	The union played hardball during the contract talks.
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cash in (something) or cash (something) in What does " cash in (something) or cash (something) in" mean?	to exchange something for money	We will cash in the coupons because we need some money.
a shot in the arm What does "a shot in the arm" mean?	something inspiring, something that gives someone energy	The latest opinion polls are a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.
Turn something on its head What does "Turn something on its head" mean?	If you turn something on its head, you turn it upside down or reverse it.
get away from it all What does "get away from it all" mean?	to go on a holiday	We want to get away from it all this summer and relax somewhere.
(do something) by the book What does "(do something) by the book" mean?	follow all the rules when you do something	Our lawyer is very good and he does everything by the book.
Can't do it for toffee What does "Can't do it for toffee" mean?	If you can't so something for toffee, you are incapable of doing something properly or to any sort of standard.

green What does "green" mean?	to be inexperienced or immature	The young man is rather green and does not have enough experience to drive the large machinery.
pay up What does "pay up" mean?	to pay now	I had to pay up my parking tickets or I would lose my driving license.
so long What does "so long" mean?	goodbye	"So long, I will see you next week."
gift of the gab What does "gift of the gab" mean?	the ability to talk well	My friend has the gift of the gab and is fun at a party.
Your belly button is bigger than your stomach What does "Your belly button is bigger than your stomach" mean?	If your belly button is bigger than your stomach, you take on more responsibilities than you can handle.

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Play Hardball (with Someone) Idiom