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touch a sore spot/point What does touch a sore spot/point mean?	to mention a sensitive matter that will upset someone	I touched a sore spot when I began to talk about my friend's problems at work.
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pull over What does "pull over" mean?	to drive to the side of the road and stop	I was very tired so I pulled over to the side of the road to rest.
after hours What does "after hours" mean?	after the regular closing or finishing time	Our library has a place to return books after hours.

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Schoolyard pick What does "Schoolyard pick" mean?	When people take it in turns to choose a member of a team, it is a schoolyard pick.
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Touch A Sore Spot/point Idiom