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sit back and let (something) happen What does sit back and let (something) happen mean?	to relax and not interfere in something	I did not want to sit back and let things happen so I began to make some phone calls about my situation.
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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.

jack off What does "jack off" mean?	masturbate (said of men)
wishful thinking What does "wishful thinking" mean?	believe that something is true because you wish it to be true	The manager planned to evict the family with the young child and it was wishful thinking to think that he wouldn't.
fix (someone) up with (someone) What does "fix (someone) up with (someone)" mean?	to help someone get a date by arranging a meeting between the two people	I am trying to fix my sister up with my best friend.
Squeaky wheel gets the grease What does "Squeaky wheel gets the grease" mean?	When people say that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, they mean that the person who complains or protests the loudest attracts attention and service.
not worth a hill of beans What does "not worth a hill of beans" mean?	worthless	The man is a liar and what he says is not worth a hill of beans.
uptight What does "uptight" mean?	nervous; anxious; edgy
swan song What does "swan song" mean?	the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement	The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.

All bets are off What does "All bets are off" mean?	If all bets are off, then agreements that have been made no longer apply.
collar What does "collar" mean?	arresting of someone.	Any new collars last night, officer?
be that as it may What does "be that as it may" mean?	even if what you say is true	"Be that as it may, we are not going to permit the school dance to take place."
In your face What does "In your face" mean?	If someone is in your face, they are direct and confrontational. (It is sometime written 'in yer face'colloquially)
time off What does "time off" mean?	free time when one does not have to work	I had some time off last week so I was able to do some extra reading.
have bearing on (something) What does "have bearing on (something)" mean?	affect or influence something	The company decision had much bearing on the way that the company was managed.

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Sit Back And Let (something) Happen Idiom