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read (something) into (something) What does read (something) into (something) mean?	to attach a new or different meaning to something	We were told not to read anything into the recent actions of our company.
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get in on (something) What does "get in on (something)" mean?	to become involved in something	My friend wants to get in on the planning of the summer festival.

flare up What does "flare up" mean?	to become suddenly angry, to begin again suddenly	The fighting flared up again after the United Nations soldiers left the town.
take it upon oneself to (do something) What does "take it upon oneself to (do something)" mean?	to make something one's responsibility	I decided to take it upon myself to fix the broken window in our apartment.
a copycat What does "a copycat" mean?	someone who copies another person`s work or actions	The little boy was accused of being a copycat by the other children.
black-tie event/affair What does "black-tie event/affair" mean?	a formal event where guests wear semi-formal clothes with men wearing black bow ties with tuxedos or dinner jackets	The award ceremony for the movie awards was a black-tie affair.
have sticky fingers What does "have sticky fingers" mean?	to steal things	He was fired from the restaurant because he has sticky fingers.
play cat and mouse with (someone) What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?	to tease or fool someone, to change between different types of behavior when dealing with someone	The man is playing cat and mouse with his company about his plans to quit or not.
fuck friend What does "fuck friend" mean?	a friend one has sexual relations with; a friend with benefits.	I'm off to see my fuck friend for some fun.
Pull your punches What does "Pull your punches" mean?	If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal.
the three R's What does "the three R's" mean?	the three basic skills for a basic education - reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic	My father studied in a small country school where they studied the three R's and almost nothing else.
every so often What does "every so often" mean?	occasionally	You should stand up every so often when you are on a long plane trip.

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Read (something) Into (something) Idiom