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scrub What does scrub mean?	cancel; halt; stop
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clear up What does "clear up" mean?	to become sunny	It stopped raining and cleared up this morning.

Turn the crack What does "Turn the crack" mean?	(Scot) If you turn the crack, you change the subject of a conversation.
Go by the board What does "Go by the board" mean?	When something has gone by the board, it no longer exists or an opportunity has been lost.
close to the bone What does "close to the bone" mean?	something (a story/remark) that is embarrassing or upsetting	The remarks of my boss hit close to the bone when he began to criticize my work habits.
create an uproar What does "create an uproar" mean?	to cause a sensation or outburst	The referees created an uproar when they asked the star player to leave the game.

Over-egg the pudding What does "Over-egg the pudding" mean?	(UK) If you over-egg the pudding, you spoil something by trying to improve it excessively. It is also used nowadays with the meaning of making something look bigger or more important than it really is. ('Over-egg' alone is often used in this sense.)
eat shit and die What does "eat shit and die" mean?	take what is coming to you; take what you deserve (abbr.: ESAD)
give (someone) a fair shake What does "give (someone) a fair shake" mean?	to give someone fair treatment	The man did not believe that the judge would give him a fair shake at his trial.
the other side of the tracks What does "the other side of the tracks" mean?	the poorer/richer section of a town	The girl came from the other side of the tracks and was not welcome into the home of her wealthy boyfriend.

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