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second-guess (someone) What does second-guess (someone) mean?	to try to guess what someone else intends to do or would have done in a situation	You should never try to second-guess the actions of the firefighters in a dangerous situation.
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neither fish nor fowl What does "neither fish nor fowl" mean?	something that does not belong to a definite group	The manager's idea was neither fish nor fowl. Nobody knew what to do about it.

rule the roost What does "rule the roost" mean?	to be the boss or manager somewhere but often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch/sit)	My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
piece of cake What does "piece of cake" mean?	idiom. simple; very easy.	That test was a piece of cake. I'm sure I'll get a good score.
ugly duckling What does "ugly duckling" mean?	an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty)	The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
end of one`s rope What does "end of one`s rope" mean?	the last of one`s ability or ideas about how to do something	I am at the end of my rope regarding what to do about my job.
shoot straight What does "shoot straight" mean?	to act fairly, to deal honestly with someone	The salesman always shoots straight when he is dealing with his customers.
for all one is worth What does "for all one is worth" mean?	as hard as one can	"I will try, for all I am worth, to help you get the job at the supermarket."

time to catch one's breath What does "time to catch one's breath" mean?	enough time to relax or behave normally	I didn't have time to catch my breath while I was getting ready for the convention.
gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	foolish or silly person
all over but the shouting What does "all over but the shouting" mean?	to be decided and finished	It was all over but the shouting for the football fans after their team lost the game.
Have your cake and eat it too What does "Have your cake and eat it too" mean?	If someone wants to have their cake and eat it too, they want everything their way, especially when their wishes are contradictory.

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Second Guess (someone) Idiom