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rip off (someone or something) What does rip off (someone or something) mean?	to cheat/rob someone or something	I was ripped off by the mechanic at the gas station.
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of course What does "of course" mean?	certainly, definitely, naturally	"Of course you can use my car if you want."
eat and run What does "eat and run" mean?	to eat a meal quickly and then leave	We had to eat and run in order to arrive at the soccer field early.
from scratch What does "from scratch" mean?	from the very beginning	He decided to build the house from scratch.
below average What does "below average" mean?	worse or lower than average	Most members of the class were below average in the math test.
bear the brunt of (something) What does "bear the brunt of (something)" mean?	to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of something	The small island bore the brunt of the tropical storm.
close ranks What does "close ranks" mean?	to unite and fight together	During the meeting we closed ranks and refused to compromise on any issue.

in the event of (something) What does "in the event of (something)" mean?	if something happens	In the event of a fire, everybody must immediately leave by the front door.
FCOL What does "FCOL" mean?	for crying out loud
glitch What does "glitch" mean?	defect; flaw; bug; problem
keep to oneself What does "keep to oneself" mean?	stay away from other people	Our neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.
cut both/two ways What does "cut both/two ways" mean?	to be capable of having two opposite effects, to produce advantages and disadvantages	My decision to complain to our boss could cut two ways and cause him to be happy or angry with me.

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Rip Off (someone Or Something) Idiom