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take a turn for the better What does take a turn for the better mean?	to start to improve or get well	The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
take a turn for the better What does take a turn for the better mean?	to begin to improve or get well	The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
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publish or perish What does "publish or perish" mean?	university professors often have to publish books or articles in journals or they will not be successful in their jobs at the university	The professor was forced to publish or perish if he wanted to advance in his career at the university.

beg to differ with (someone) What does "beg to differ with (someone)" mean?	to politely disagree with someone	"I'm sorry but I beg to differ with you about what happened."
nothing to speak of What does "nothing to speak of" mean?	not many, not much	"Were there any problems that you found during the house inspection."
Shifting sands What does "Shifting sands" mean?	If the sands are shifting, circumstances are changing.
Let the grass grow round your feet What does "Let the grass grow round your feet" mean?	If you let the grass grow round your feet, you delay doing things instead of taking action.
york What does "york" mean?	throw up; vomit
make a monkey out of (someone) What does "make a monkey out of (someone)" mean?	to make someone look foolish	My friend made a monkey out of me when he started arguing with me in front of my boss.

chicken out of (doing something) What does "chicken out of (doing something)" mean?	to stop doing something because of fear	My friend was planning to come with us but he chickened out at the last moment.
false arrest What does "false arrest" mean?	unlawful physical detention	It was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.
strings attached What does "strings attached" mean?	obligations, restraining conditions	My friend was able to borrow the money for the furniture with no strings attached.
all to the good What does "all to the good" mean?	for the best, for one's benefit	It was all to the good that my sister left her job.

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Take A Turn For The Better Idiom