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toss one's hat into the ring What does toss one's hat into the ring mean?	to announce that one is running for an elected office	My friend tossed his hat into the ring and will try and become the school president.
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afraid of one's own shadow What does "afraid of one's own shadow" mean?	to become frightened easily	The small dog is afraid of his own shadow.

shits What does "shits" mean?	diarrhea; the runs; loose stool.	I've had the shits since I ate that bad fish.
stupid-ass What does "stupid-ass" mean?	dumb, idiotic person
a gone goose What does "a gone goose" mean?	someone or something that has departed or run away	The boy is a gone goose. He will not be returning today.
put one through one's paces What does "put one through one's paces" mean?	to make someone demonstrate what they can do	The coach put the team through its paces as they prepared for the championship game.

not worth a hill of beans What does "not worth a hill of beans" mean?	worthless	The man is a liar and what he says is not worth a hill of beans.
say the word What does "say the word" mean?	to give a sign, to show a wish	"Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport."
bummer What does "bummer" mean?	something or someone unappealing or unpleasant.	Major bummer, losing your job like that.
spot What does "spot" mean?	give somebody an advantage (in a game).	I'll spot you ten points.
go on a rampage What does "go on a rampage" mean?	to rush around destroying things	The football fans went on a rampage and destroyed many things.

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Toss Ones Hat Into The Ring Idiom