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short of (something) What does short of (something) mean?	to not have enough of something	We are short of sugar so I will buy some when I am at the store.
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Cast your net widely What does "Cast your net widely" mean?	If you cast your net widely, you use a wide range of sources when trying to find something.

think over (something) What does "think over (something)" mean?	to consider something carefully	I carefully thought over my plans before talking to my supervisor.
not one iota What does "not one iota" mean?	not even a tiny bit	There is not one iota of truth in what that man is saying about me.
a far cry from (something) What does "a far cry from (something)" mean?	something very different from something	The man's statement is a far cry from what he told me over the telephone.
Throw a sickie What does "Throw a sickie" mean?	If you pretend to be ill to take a day off work or school, you throw a sickie.
culsterfuck What does "culsterfuck" mean?	totally screwed up situation or circumstances
Four-square behind What does "Four-square behind" mean?	If someone stands four-square behind someone, they give that person their full support.
eke out (a living) What does "eke out (a living)" mean?	to earn one's living with difficulty	My uncle was unable to eke out a living on the farm so he sold it.
put the kibosh on (something) What does "put the kibosh on (something)" mean?	to put an end to something	I put the kibosh on my friend's plan to change our travel plans.
open and aboveboard What does "open and aboveboard" mean?	to be honest, to be visible to the public	The company is open and aboveboard and they run their business very honestly.

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Short Of (something) Idiom