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sink one`s teeth into (something) What does sink one`s teeth into (something) mean?	to begin to work seriously on a project/problem	The problem is difficult and is hard to sink your teeth into.
sink one`s teeth into (something) What does sink one`s teeth into (something) mean?	to have something real or solid to think about or struggle with, to take a bite from some kind of food	I was finally able to sink my teeth into the problem and find a solution.
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cards are stacked against (someone) What does "cards are stacked against (someone)" mean?	luck is against someone	The cards have been stacked against the young boy since he was born.

one's bark is worse than one's bite What does "one's bark is worse than one's bite" mean?	one's words are worse than one's actions	You should not worry about her. Her bark is worse than her bite and she is really a very nice person.
All-singing, all-dancing What does "All-singing, all-dancing" mean?	If something's all-singing, all-dancing, it is the latest version with the most up-to-date features.
Throw your hat in the ring What does "Throw your hat in the ring" mean?	If someone throws their hat in the ring, they announce that they want to take part in a competition or contest. 'Toss your hat in the ring' is an alternative.
a cut above (someone or something) What does "a cut above (someone or something)" mean?	a little better than someone or something	The new principal is a cut above the previous one.
in advance What does "in advance" mean?	ahead of time	They bought the tickets in advance so that they could get a good seat.
take shape What does "take shape" mean?	to begin to be organized and specific (plans/ideas/arguments)	The plans for our school reunion are beginnning to take shape.

All talk and no trousers What does "All talk and no trousers" mean?	(UK) Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn't take any action.
smile from ear to ear What does "smile from ear to ear" mean?	to have a big smile on one's face	The little boy was smiling from ear to ear after he scored the goal.
red hot What does "red hot" mean?	very important; very much in demand

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Sink One`s Teeth Into (something) Idiom