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see (something) out What does see (something) out mean?	to finish something, to not quit doing something	I decided to stay with my company in order to see out the restructuring process.
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boondoggle What does "boondoggle" mean?	government activity that wastes taxes

Man Friday What does "Man Friday" mean?	From 'Robinson Crusoe', a 'Man Friday' refers to an assistant or companion, usually a capable one. The common feminine equivalent is 'Girl Friday'. (Also, 'right-hand man'. )
kiss of death What does "kiss of death" mean?	an act that puts an end to someone or something	When the girl learned that I knew her teacher, it was the kiss of death. She didn't want to talk to me anymore.
FLK What does "FLK" mean?	funny-looking kid (used in nursery)
at the bottom of the hour What does "at the bottom of the hour" mean?	at the half hour - 10:30, 11:30 etc. (at the bottom of a clock)	The weather forecast is on the radio at the bottom of the hour.
shake up (someone) What does "shake up (someone)" mean?	to shock or upset someone	The change in policies shook up many people in the company.
deaf and dumb What does "deaf and dumb" mean?	to be unable to hear or speak	The man was deaf and dumb and could not communicate with the woman on the train.

big shot What does "big shot" mean?	an important and powerful person	The man is a big shot in the oil and gas industry.
magic bullet What does "magic bullet" mean?	amazing and full-proof solution
bite the hand that feeds one What does "bite the hand that feeds one" mean?	to harm someone who does good things for you	I do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me.
open (something) up What does "open (something) up" mean?	to make something less congested	We opened up the yard by cutting down some trees.
force (someone`s) hand What does "force (someone`s) hand" mean?	to make someone do something sooner than planned	I forced the manager's hand and made him tell me about his plans for our company.

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See (something) Out Idiom