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save up for (something) What does save up for (something) mean?	to save money in order to buy something	My friend's brother is saving up for a new digital camera.
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nail down (someone or something) What does "nail down (someone or something)" mean?	to make certain/sure of something	I am trying to nail down the exact time that we can meet with our supplier.
eat high on/off the hog What does "eat high on/off the hog" mean?	to eat good or expensive food	We were eating high off the hog during our ocean cruise.
do the honors What does "do the honors" mean?	to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)	"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
a tough act to follow What does "a tough act to follow" mean?	a good performance that is difficult to follow	The first singer was a tough act to follow and the other singers in the contest were nervous.
first and foremost What does "first and foremost" mean?	the first and most important	First and foremost we need a new computer for our office.
hit the hay What does "hit the hay" mean?	go to bed; go to sleep.	"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."

shlep What does "shlep" mean?	dumb, annoying person
throw (someone) for a loop What does "throw (someone) for a loop" mean?	to confuse or shock someone	The complaints from my colleague at work threw me for a loop.
bring home the bacon What does "bring home the bacon" mean?	to work and earn money for your family	My friend is bringing home the bacon for his family and is very busy.
peepers What does "peepers" mean?	eyes

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Save Up For (something) Idiom