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rant and rave about (someone or something) What does rant and rave about (someone or something) mean?	to shout angrily and wildly about someone or something	The man was ranting and raving about the bad service at the restaurant.
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make (someone) eat crow What does "make (someone) eat crow" mean?	to cause someone to admit an error or retract a statement	We made our boss eat crow when we discovered the mistake that he made with our work schedule.
no sweat What does "no sweat" mean?	easily accomplished, uncomplicated	Finishing the job was no sweat. I finished it in about two hours.
put (something) in mothballs What does "put (something) in mothballs" mean?	to put something into storage	The government put the old navy ship in mothballs.
Grin like a Cheshire cat What does "Grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?	If someone has a very wide smile, they have a grin like a Cheshire cat.
swelled head What does "swelled head" mean?	a feeling that one is more important than one really is	The man has a swelled head since he got the new position in his company.

divide and conquer What does "divide and conquer" mean?	to split an opposing side into two groups so that you can win against them	The government was trying to divide and conquer the opposition parties.
keep one's hand in (something) What does "keep one's hand in (something)" mean?	to retain one's control of something, to practice something so that you do not forget it	The animal trainer is trying to keep his hand in his work even though he has retired.
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.
Woe is me What does "Woe is me" mean?	This means that you are sad or in a difficult situation. It's archaic, but still used.
think out loud What does "think out loud" mean?	to say out loud what one is thinking	"I am sorry. I was thinking out loud."

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Rant And Rave About (someone Or Something) Idiom