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tan (someone`s) hide What does tan (someone`s) hide mean?	to give someone a beating, to spank someone hard	The boy`s mother threatened to tan his hide if he did not behave himself.
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weasel out of (something) What does "weasel out of (something)" mean?	to not have to do something (like a weasel which can move through small openings)	My friend was able to weasel out of going to the store for his mother.

room and board What does "room and board" mean?	food to eat and a place to live	The young man received room and board as part of his salary at the restaurant.
see (someone) home What does "see (someone) home" mean?	to accompany someone home	I saw my cousin home after her visit last evening.
Himalayan blunder What does "Himalayan blunder" mean?	A Himalayan blunder is a very serious mistake or error.
heart is in the right place What does "heart is in the right place" mean?	to be kindhearted/sympathetic, to have good intentions (even if the results may be bad)	Although the girl makes a lot of mistakes her heart is in the right place.

blade What does "blade" mean?	knife, usually a larger, shiny one
amount to (something) What does "amount to (something)" mean?	to become successful	The boy will never amount to anything if he does not change his behavior.
Bouquet of orchids What does "Bouquet of orchids" mean?	Id someone deserves a bouquet of orchids, they have done something worthy of praise.
Cheap at half the price What does "Cheap at half the price" mean?	If something's cheap at half the price, it's very cheap indeed.

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Tan (someone`s) Hide Idiom