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run counter to (something) What does run counter to (something) mean?	to be in opposition to something	The actions of the manager run counter to what he has always said that he believes.
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at stake What does "at stake" mean?	something that can be gained or lost	There was much at stake during the negotiations between the nurses and the government.

down on one's luck What does "down on one's luck" mean?	to be unlucky, to have no money	The man was down on his luck and did not even have a place to live.
VPL What does "VPL" mean?	visible panty lines.	Hey girfriend, VPL.
give free rein to (someone or something) What does "give free rein to (someone or something)" mean?	to allow someone to be completely in charge of something, to give someone or something freedom	The man was given free rein to do what he wanted in his new job.

try (someone's) patience What does "try (someone's) patience" mean?	to do something annoying that may cause someone to lose patience	The constant complaints of the customers are beginning to try the clerk's patience.
under oath What does "under oath" mean?	having taken an oath (solemn promise)	The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge.
downer What does "downer" mean?	depressants
right under one`s nose What does "right under one`s nose" mean?	to be in an obvious or nearby place	I found the calculator right under my nose after searching for it for an hour.
put on a brave face What does "put on a brave face" mean?	to try to appear happy when faced with a bad situation	My friend put on a brave face even though he had suddenly lost his job.

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Run Counter To (something) Idiom