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ram (something) down (someone`s) throat What does ram (something) down (someone`s) throat mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that is not wanted	Our teacher always tries to ram her ideas down our throats which makes us angry.
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put/lay (something) to rest What does "put/lay (something) to rest" mean?	to put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it	I tried to put the rumor to rest that I would soon be leaving the company.

butt in (on someone or something) What does "butt in (on someone or something)" mean?	to interrupt someone or something	I do not like that woman because she always butts in on our conversations while we are talking.
in one's Sunday best What does "in one's Sunday best" mean?	in one's best clothes that you would wear to worship (in the days when people dressed in a formal way)	I was dressed in my Sunday best when I went for the job interview.
see (someone) to (somewhere) What does "see (someone) to (somewhere)" mean?	to escort someone to a place safely	I saw my friend to the door when he decided to go home.
Jam on your face What does "Jam on your face" mean?	If you say that someone has jam on their face, they appear to be caught, embarrassed or found guilty.
plea bargain What does "plea bargain" mean?	plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her lawyer and the prosecutor)	The man decided to plea bargain in order not to have to endure a long trial with an uncertain result.
French kiss What does "French kiss" mean?	kiss using the tongue
Hold the bag What does "Hold the bag" mean?	If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the bag.

duck soup What does "duck soup" mean?	a task that does not require much effort	"It was like duck soup. I easily finished my school project last night."
feather one`s nest What does "feather one`s nest" mean?	use one's position for one`s own financial benefits - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he lost the election.
pass through (someone's) mind What does "pass through (someone's) mind" mean?	to think about something briefly, to remember something briefly	It passed through my mind that I would need to go to the bank and get more money before my holiday.
TLC What does "TLC" mean?	Tender Loving Care	Tender Loving CareWith lots of TLC the house plants did very well under my sister's care.
box What does "box" mean?	a large, portable stereo system
if I had my druthers What does "if I had my druthers" mean?	if I could do what I wanted/preferred.	"If I had my druthers, I'd stay home from worktoday."

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Ram (something) Down (someone`s) Throat Idiom