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speak highly of (someone or something) What does speak highly of (someone or something) mean?	to say good things about someone or something	Everybody speaks highly of the new principal of our school.
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in stitches What does "in stitches" mean?	laughing	They were in stitches over their teacher`s joke.

a number of (things or people) What does "a number of (things or people)" mean?	some things, some people	A number of people complained about the food in the restaurant.
keep the wolves at bay What does "keep the wolves at bay" mean?	to fight against some kind of trouble	Many people are angry about the new tax. The government has to work hard to keep the wolves at bay.
strike the right note What does "strike the right note" mean?	to do something suitable or pleasing	I believe that the tone of my presentation struck the right note at the meeting last night.
let the cat out of the bag What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?	to tell something that is supposed to be a secret	The teacher let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans for the new school.
cast doubt on (someone or something) What does "cast doubt on (someone or something)" mean?	to cause someone or something to be doubted	The evidence presented at the trial cast doubt on the woman's testimony.
speak off the cuff What does "speak off the cuff" mean?	to speak in public without preparation	My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.

rise to the bait What does "rise to the bait" mean?	to be attracted by some kind of bait (just as a fish is attracted to bait)	The politician would not rise to the bait and argue with the news reporter.
One man's meat is another man's poison. What does "One man's meat is another man's poison." mean?	something that one person likes may not be liked by another person	One man's meat is another man's poison and everybody dislikes the food that my friend likes.
Cash in your chips What does "Cash in your chips" mean?	If you cash in your chips, you sell something to get what profit you can because you think its value is going to fall. It can also mean 'to die'.
take a hand in (something) What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?	to help plan or do something	The man is always ready to take a hand in any work that needs to be done.

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Speak Highly Of (someone Or Something) Idiom