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take (something) at face value What does take (something) at face value mean?	to take something that is said exactly as it is said	I took my friend's comment at face value.
take (something) at face value What does take (something) at face value mean?	to accept something as the truth and with no hidden meaning	I usually take what my boss says at face value.
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on line What does "on line" mean?	connected to a remote computer	The editor is able to do most of his work on line.
get (something) out of one's system What does "get (something) out of one's system" mean?	eliminate some food or medicine out of one's body, get rid of the desire to do something (usually by doing what you want to do)	My friend went travelling last year and finally got travelling out of her system. Now she is happy to stay home and work.
as broad as a barn door What does "as broad as a barn door" mean?	very broad or fat	The flight attendant at the airport was as broad as a barn door.
black out What does "black out" mean?	to darken a room or building by turning off the lights	During the war people in the cities were forced to black out their windows so nobody could see them.

as meek as a lamb What does "as meek as a lamb" mean?	quiet, docile, meek	The secretary was as meek as a lamb when she went to ask her boss for a salary increase.
no wonder What does "no wonder" mean?	not surprising	No wonder he is so tired after staying up all night.
newbie What does "newbie" mean?	person who is new to a situation
wait with bated breath What does "wait with bated breath" mean?	feel excited or anxious while waiting	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.

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Take Something At Face Value Idiom