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thread (one's way) through (something) What does thread (one's way) through (something) mean?	to make a path for oneself through a crowded area	The shopping mall was crowded but we were able to thread our way through the many people.
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let (someone) down easy What does "let (someone) down easy" mean?	tell someone some disappointing news in a way that makes them feel good	I will talk to her tomorrow and try and let her down easy about her not getting the promotion.
full of it What does "full of it" mean?	to be full of nonsense	I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed.
feather in one`s cap What does "feather in one`s cap" mean?	something to be proud of, an honor	Winning the speech contest was a feather in the boy's cap and a great honor.
speak off the cuff What does "speak off the cuff" mean?	to speak in public without preparation	My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.
until hell freezes over What does "until hell freezes over" mean?	forever.	"Chris can practice the piano until hell freezesover, but he'll never playwell because he's tone-deaf."
sleep like a log/baby What does "sleep like a log/baby" mean?	to sleep very soundly	I slept like a log last night.
skills What does "skills" mean?	ability; capacity; talent; gifts.	You know you brought me in 'cause I got the skills.
go fly a kite What does "go fly a kite" mean?	go away; get out

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Thread (one's Way) Through (something) Idiom