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put a bug in (someone`s) ear What does put a bug in (someone`s) ear mean?	to give someone an idea	I put a bug in my friend's ear when I said that I would like to go for a holiday with him.
put a bug in (someone`s) ear What does put a bug in (someone`s) ear mean?	give someone a hint or an idea about something	My friend put a bug in my ear about going to France and I cannot stop thinking about it.
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sweetie pie What does "sweetie pie" mean?	darling, sweetheart	The young man always calls his girlfriend sweetie pie.

keep down (something) What does "keep down (something)" mean?	keep from progressing or growing, keep within limits, control	The students were told to keep down the noise as some of the other classes were having exams.
mind over matter What does "mind over matter" mean?	if you really want to you can do something that is very difficult or even impossible	"It is mind over matter. If you really want to succeed with your project you will be able to do it."
every living soul What does "every living soul" mean?	everybody	We gave a free newspaper to every living soul in the apartment building.
Full of piss and vinegar What does "Full of piss and vinegar" mean?	Someone who's full of piss and vinegar is full of youthful energy.
wine and dine (someone) What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?	to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner	My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.

get (someone`s) goat What does "get (someone`s) goat" mean?	to irritate someone	My friend is always getting my goat and I am tired of him.
bat a thousand What does "bat a thousand" mean?	be successful in everything that you do	be successful in everything that you doThe salesman was batting a thousand during his sales trip to Europe.
do unto others as you would have others do unto you What does "do unto others as you would have others do unto you" mean?	treat other people the way that you would like them to treat you	"Don't hurt the feelings of your friend. Remember, do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
get the last laugh What does "get the last laugh" mean?	to laugh at someone who has laughed at you	We got the last laugh when the car that had passed us on the highway got a speeding ticket.

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Put A Bug In (someone`s) Ear Idiom