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survival of the fittest What does survival of the fittest mean?	the idea that the most able or fit will survive	It was a matter of the survival of the fittest in the jungle.
survival of the fittest What does survival of the fittest mean?	the idea that the most able or fit will survive	It is the survival of the fittest in the jungle.
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down to the wire What does "down to the wire" mean?	at the very last minute (from the wire at the end of a horse race)	at the very last minute (from the wire at the end of a horse race)The election went down to the wire but in the end the President was re-elected to another term in office.
eagle eye What does "eagle eye" mean?	a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle)	The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses anything.
sound off about (something) What does "sound off about (something)" mean?	to tell what one knows or thinks in a loud voice	My friend is always sounding off about why he does not like his job.
About as useful as a chocolate teapot What does "About as useful as a chocolate teapot" mean?	Someone or something that is of no practical use is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
close at hand What does "close at hand" mean?	within reach, handy	There were no restaurants close at hand when we decided to go out for dinner.
beyond measure What does "beyond measure" mean?	to be more than can be measured	The man's love for his city was beyond measure.
ask for the moon What does "ask for the moon" mean?	to ask for too much	The woman asks for the moon but is never able to get what she wants.
look the other way What does "look the other way" mean?	ignore something	Our boss looks the other way when his staff are one or two minutes late.
Keep someone at arm's length What does "Keep someone at arm's length" mean?	If you keep someone or something at arm's length, you keep a safe distance away from them.
on guard What does "on guard" mean?	to be careful/wary	He has been on guard since he was robbed last month.

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Survival Of The Fittest Idiom