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straw that breaks the camel`s back What does straw that breaks the camel`s back mean?	a small problem which follows other troubles that makes you lose patience and be unable to continue as before	When the receptionist lost the key to the office for the third time it was the straw that broke the camel`s back and we decided to fire her.
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give one`s right arm (for someone or something) What does "give one`s right arm (for someone or something)" mean?	to give something of great value for someone or something	I would give my right arm to be able to go to Florida with my friend next month.
control the purse strings What does "control the purse strings" mean?	to be in charge of the money	My mother used to control the purse strings in our family.
handle (someone) with kid gloves What does "handle (someone) with kid gloves" mean?	to handle someone very gently and carefully because you do not want to upset him or her	You must handle the new employee with kid gloves because he is very sensitive.
have a bee in one's bonnet What does "have a bee in one's bonnet" mean?	have an idea or thought that stays in one's mind	My sister has a bee in her bonnet about going to Mexico to teach.
a tower of strength What does "a tower of strength" mean?	a person who provides strong and reliable support	The man has been a tower of strength to his sister since her husband died.
slack off What does "slack off" mean?	to reduce something gradually, to become less active, to become lazy	Recently I have begun to slack off in my effort to find a new job.

Judge, jury and executioner What does "Judge, jury and executioner" mean?	If someone is said to be the judge, jury, and executioner, it means they are in charge of every decision made, and they have the power to be rid of whomever they choose.
go steady What does "go steady" mean?	date one person regularly (not so common recently but at one time used often by teenagers)	date one person regularly (not so common recently but at one time used often by teenagers)The two students have been going steady for three years now.
build a fire under (someone) What does "build a fire under (someone)" mean?	to stimulate someone to do something	We keep trying to build a fire under our friend but he refuses to study or look for a job.
a square peg in a round hole What does "a square peg in a round hole" mean?	a person who does not fit into a job or position	My friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant.
at this stage of the game What does "at this stage of the game" mean?	currently, at the current point in some event	At this stage of the game it was not possible to change the plans for the class trip.

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Straw That Breaks The Camel`s Back Idiom