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make nothing of (something) What does "make nothing of (something)" mean?	ignore something as if it had not happened	The woman made nothing of the fact that she almost hit a woman in the parking lot.

for the asking What does "for the asking" mean?	by asking, on request	You can get a free ticket to the concert from the sales manager for the asking.
thumb one`s nose at (someone or something) What does "thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)" mean?	to look with disfavor or dislike at someone or something, to refuse to obey someone	The man thumbed his nose at me when I asked him to stop talking so loud.
strike the right note What does "strike the right note" mean?	to do something suitable or pleasing	I believe that the tone of my presentation struck the right note at the meeting last night.
Go play in traffic What does "Go play in traffic" mean?	This is used as a way of telling someone to go away.
off-color What does "off-color" mean?	not the exact color	We painted our kitchen in an off-color of white.
kick around What does "kick around" mean?	have nearby; be in one's position

PAFO What does "PAFO" mean?	pissed (drunk) and fell over
give (someone) the shirt off one's back What does "give (someone) the shirt off one's back" mean?	to be very generous to someone	My uncle is very kind and he will give you the shirt off his back.
stand trial What does "stand trial" mean?	to be tried in court	The man had to stand trial for stealing the credit cards.

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Ram Something Down Someone`s Throat Idiom