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sock away (some money) What does sock away (some money) mean?	to save or store some money	I am trying to sock away some money for my holiday.
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turn tail What does "turn tail" mean?	to run away from trouble or danger	We decided to turn tail and leave the restaurant before there was an argument.

force (someone's) hand What does "force (someone's) hand" mean?	to force a person to reveal his or her plans or strategies or secrets	Our lawyer forced the opposing lawyer's hand.
pooped out What does "pooped out" mean?	tired; fatigued; exhausted
Time of your life What does "Time of your life" mean?	If you're having the time of your life, you are enjoying yourself very much indeed.
give (someone) an earful What does "give (someone) an earful" mean?	to scold someone, to tell someone much information (usually in an angry way)	I gave my sister an earful when she phoned me.

calm down What does "calm down" mean?	to relax	The woman calmed down after the accident.
put the bite on (someone) What does "put the bite on (someone)" mean?	to try to get money from someone	The boy often puts the bite on his father before the weekend.
waste not, want not What does "waste not, want not" mean?	if you never waste anything then you will not lack for anything either	The children were very poor when they were young and were taught by their parents to waste not, want not.

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Sock Away (some Money) Idiom