Read (someone) Like An Open Book Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Read (someone) Like An Open Book Idiom mean?

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read (someone) like an open book What does read (someone) like an open book mean?	to understand someone very well	The girl can read her boyfriend like an open book.
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throw a party for (someone) What does "throw a party for (someone)" mean?	to give or hold a party for someone	We plan to throw a party for our boss next week.

power of attorney What does "power of attorney" mean?	a legal document granting authority for one person to act as another's representative	The woman was given power of attorney over her mother's business.
as drunk as a skunk What does "as drunk as a skunk" mean?	very drunk	The man was as drunk as a skunk when he walked into the restaurant.
feel (something) in one's bones What does "feel (something) in one's bones" mean?	sense something, have an intuition about something	I feel it in my bones that I am not going to get the job that I want.
up What does "up" mean?	pleased; happy; excited
have one's back to the wall What does "have one's back to the wall" mean?	be in a defensive position	The boy has his back to the wall and must pass his exam or leave school.
keep books What does "keep books" mean?	to keep records of money that is gained or spent	The new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he makes many mistakes.

come through (something) What does "come through (something)" mean?	to complete a difficult activity successfully, to survive something successfully	Our town came through the big storm with no damage.
holy shit What does "holy shit" mean?	a strong expression of surprise, fear, or disbelief.	Holy shit! I don't believe it.
frighten (someone) out of his or her wits What does "frighten (someone) out of his or her wits" mean?	to frighten someone severely	The little boy was frightened out of his wits by the big dog.

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Read (someone) Like An Open Book Idiom