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search high and low for (someone or something) What does search high and low for (someone or something) mean?	to look carefully everywhere for someone or something	I have been searching high and low for my address book.
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a long haul What does "a long haul" mean?	a long distance or trip	He is a long-haul trucker and is always out of town working.
Don't sweat the small stuff What does "Don't sweat the small stuff" mean?	This is used to tell people not to worry about trivial or unimportant issues.
hooked on (something) What does "hooked on (something)" mean?	addicted to a drug or someting similar, enthusiastic about something	The man has been hooked on drugs since he was a teenager.
bear with (someone or something) What does "bear with (someone or something)" mean?	to be patient with someone or something, to endure someone or something	We had to bear with our teacher as she explained the material to the new students.
By a long chalk What does "By a long chalk" mean?	(UK) If you beat somebody by a long chalk, you win easily and comfortably.
klutz What does "klutz" mean?	clumsy, often dumb, person.	He's a total klutz. Don't ask him to try to fix your car.
with a jaundiced eye What does "with a jaundiced eye" mean?	with a prejudiced or distorted way of seeing something	My friend is very smart but he always looks at everything with a jaundiced eye.
drum up (something) or drum (something) up What does "drum up (something) or drum (something) up" mean?	to encourage something by making an effort	The company was able to drum up a lot of business during the summer.
a meeting of minds What does "a meeting of minds" mean?	complete agreement	The members of our group had a meeting of minds and we all decided to go to a movie.
get a wiggle on What does "get a wiggle on " mean?	to hurry up, to get going	"Get a wiggle on. I want to arrive at the party before the other guests."

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