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toot/blow one's own horn What does toot/blow one's own horn mean?	to boast or praise oneself	My friend is always tooting his own horn when he thinks that he has done something well.
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Go under the hammer What does "Go under the hammer" mean?	If something goes under the hammer, it is sold in an auction.
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John Doe What does "John Doe" mean?	a name used for an unknown/average person	The application forms use the name "John Doe" as the name of a person who is applying for something.
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hold over (something) What does "hold over (something)" mean?	extend the engagement of something	The movie was held over for another week.
get one's ducks in a row What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?	to put one's affairs or something in order	When I get my ducks in a row I will be able to make a decision about a new career.
subscribe to (something) What does "subscribe to (something)" mean?	to have a standing order for a magazine or something similar, to give support or consent to something	I subscribe to several magazines but I do not have time to read them.
make a silk purse out of a sow's ear What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean?	to create something of value out of something of no value	The girl will never be a good singer. You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
smooth (something) over What does "smooth (something) over" mean?	to make something seem better or more pleasant	We tried to smooth over the problems between the two managers.
have clean hands What does "have clean hands" mean?	to be guiltless	The man has clean hands in the affair regarding the stolen goods.

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Toot/blow One's Own Horn Idiom