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ships that pass in the night What does ships that pass in the night mean?	people who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet again	We were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will ever see that person again.
ships that pass in the night What does ships that pass in the night mean?	people who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet again	We were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will ever see that person again.
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get gray hair What does "get gray hair" mean?	to have your hair turn gray because of stress	The father said that he was getting gray hairs from his son.

come out for (someone or something) What does "come out for (someone or something)" mean?	to announce one's support for (someone or something)	The mayor recently came out for legal gambling in the city.
the opposite sex What does "the opposite sex" mean?	the opposite sex to someone (either male or female)	The math classes were divided so that nobody had to study with a member of the opposite sex.
when the cat's away the mice will play What does "when the cat's away the mice will play" mean?	when someone in charge of children/students/workers is away then they will enjoy themselves and stop working	The teacher returned to the classroom and everyone was running around. It was a perfect example that when the cat's away the mice will play.
gloss (something) over What does "gloss (something) over" mean?	to try to make what is wrong or bad seem unimportant, to hide something	The accountant tried to gloss over the amount of money that the company lost last year.
More front than Brighton What does "More front than Brighton" mean?	(UK) If you have more front than Brighton, you are very self-confident, possibly excessively so.
shoot from the hip What does "shoot from the hip" mean?	to speak directly and frankly, to fire a gun that is held at one's side and against one's hip	Our manager always shoots from the hip and everyone likes her because of that.

be buzzed What does "be buzzed" mean?	be intoxicated, tipsy, or under the influence (usually mild) of alcohol
off the subject What does "off the subject" mean?	to be not concerned with the subject under discussion	Our teacher is often off the subject during our class lectures.
out on bail What does "out on bail" mean?	released from jail after you pay the bail bond money - the bail bond is the money that you must pay to guarantee that you will appear in court	The man was out on bail while he was waiting for his trial.
bear/hold a grudge (against someone) What does "bear/hold a grudge (against someone)" mean?	to continue to be angry at someone, to resent someone	The woman continued to bear a grudge against her friend for many years.
eat away at (something) What does "eat away at (something)" mean?	to rot or destroy something	The mildew has been eating away at the window frame all year.

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Ships That Pass In The Night Idiom