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root (something) out What does root (something) out mean?	to get rid of something completely	The new city government is trying to root out the wasteful practices of the previous government.
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slowly but surely What does "slowly but surely" mean?	slowly and deliberately	Slowly but surely we are preparing for our holiday next month.

take it easy on (someone or something) What does "take it easy on (someone or something)" mean?	to be gentle, to use less of something rather than more	I tried to take it easy on the sugar when I was making the fruit punch.
soup up (something) What does "soup up (something)" mean?	to make something faster or more powerful by changing or adding something (this expression is often used for a car)	My neighbor decided to soup up the car that he recently bought.
name (someone) after (someone or something) What does "name (someone) after (someone or something)" mean?	to give someone the name of another person/place/thing	My cousin was named after his mother`s grandfather.
paint the town red What does "paint the town red" mean?	to go out and party and have a good time	When my cousin came to visit us we decided to go out and paint the town red.
At full tilt What does "At full tilt" mean?	If something is at full tilt, it is going or happening as fast or as hard as possible.
What for? What does "What for?" mean?	Why?	A: "Come here for a minute. I need you." B: "What for?"
the creeps What does "the creeps" mean?	a strong feeling of fear or disgust	I get the creeps every time that I see a spider or snake.

the one-two What does "the one-two" mean?	quick or decisive action that takes someone by surprise	The salesman gave the customer the one-two and the customer quickly agreed to buy the product.
have butterflies in one`s stomach What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I had butterflies in my stomach on the day that I received the award.
Get to grips What does "Get to grips" mean?	If you get to grips with something, you take control and do it properly.
At your wits' end What does "At your wits' end" mean?	If you are at your wits' end, you have no idea what to do next and are very frustrated.

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Root (something) Out Idiom