Recognize (someone Or Something) For What It/he/she Is Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Recognize (someone Or Something) For What It/he/she Is Idiom mean?

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recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is What does recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is mean?	to see and understand exactly what someone or something is or represents	Everyone was able to recognize our new principal for what he is. He is a very difficult person to work with.
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get on the good side of (someone) What does "get on the good side of (someone)" mean?	to get in someone's favor	I took my aunt to a nice restaurant in order to get on her good side.
cut down on something What does "cut down on something" mean?	to use less of something	Recently the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
K What does "K" mean?	thousand (of anything).	I make three K per week doing this.
get the message What does "get the message" mean?	to clearly understand the meaning of something	I told my friend to be quiet but I do not think that he got the message.
Pull in the reins What does "Pull in the reins" mean?	When you pull in the reins, you slow down or stop something that has been a bit out of control.
flat What does "flat" mean?	said of a woman with small breasts
dead meat What does "dead meat" mean?	dead person (usually made in threat form)
make for (someone or somewhere) What does "make for (someone or somewhere)" mean?	go/start toward someone or somewhere	As soon as it began to get dark we decided to make for a quiet place to camp.
half-pint What does "half-pint" mean?	very short, usually slender peson (typically male)

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Recognize (someone Or Something) For What It/he/she Is Idiom