Play Up To (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Play Up To (someone) Idiom mean?

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play up to (someone) What does play up to (someone) mean?	to flatter or please someone to try and gain their favor	He is always playing up to his boss so he can get more free time.
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as graceful as a swan What does "as graceful as a swan" mean?	very graceful	The figure skater was as graceful as a swan.
to the nth degree What does "to the nth degree" mean?	to the greatest degree possible, extremely	We made an effort to the nth degree but we were unable to successfully complete the project.
green-eyed monster What does "green-eyed monster" mean?	jealousy	The woman was consumed by the green-eyed monster and it was affecting her life.
come to a dead end What does "come to a dead end" mean?	to be unable to go any further	We kept driving on the dirt road until we came to a dead end.

shake off (someone or something) What does "shake off (someone or something)" mean?	to get rid of someone or something that is bothering you	I was able to shake off my cold after a weekend of resting in bed.
as conceited as a barber's cat What does "as conceited as a barber's cat" mean?	very conceited, vain	My friend became as conceited as a barber's cat after she won the award at school.

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Play Up To (someone) Idiom