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to mean (something) to (someone)
What does to mean (something) to (someone) mean? | have an effect or feeling for someone | I always tell my mother about my job situation because it means a lot to her.
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full of beans
What does "full of beans" mean? | to be in high spirits, to be energetic |
My aunt is full of beans today. She must be excited about something.
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keep an eye out for
What does "keep an eye out for" mean? | watch for. | "I'll keep an eye out for John. If I see him,I'll tell him you want to talk to him."
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third time lucky
What does "third time lucky" mean? | the third time that you try something you will be successful | The man was third time lucky when he applied for the job at the film company and he finally got the job.
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make up
What does "make up" mean? | when two people forgive each other after an argument or begin
to see each other again after ending a relationship | when two people forgive each other after an argument or begin to see each other again after ending a relationshipThe couple had a big fight at the restaurant but they quickly made up and things quickly got back to normal.
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close out (something)
What does "close out (something)" mean? | to sell the whole of something, to sell all the goods | The company decided to close out the store and sell the remaining stock very cheap.
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Step on it!
What does "Step on it!" mean? | Hurry up! | "Step on it! The taxi will be here at any timeand you're not even dressed!"
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believe one`s ears
What does "believe one`s ears" mean? | to believe what one is hearing, to become sure of something |
I could not believe my ears when I heard that I had won a holiday to Mexico.
I will believe my ears when my boss tells me the news.
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throw in the towel/sponge
What does "throw in the towel/sponge" mean? | admit defeat, stop fighting (in a boxing match a towel is
thrown into the ring to admit defeat) | admit defeat, stop fighting (in a boxing match a towel is thrown into the ring to admit defeat)The candidate threw in the towel early in the evening of the election when it became impossible for her to win.
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