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trade on (something) What does trade on (something) mean?	to use a fact or a situation to one's advantage	The woman trades on her beauty and never helps other people.
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rant and rave about (someone or something) What does "rant and rave about (someone or something)" mean?	to shout angrily and wildly about someone or something	The man was ranting and raving about the bad service at the restaurant.

a cream puff What does "a cream puff" mean?	a person who is easily influenced or beaten	The boy is a cream puff and is always a victim of other people's insults.
would ('d) just as soon What does "would ('d) just as soon" mean?	would ('d) rather; prefer.	"I know we have a lot of work to do, but I'm tired. I'd just as soon leave and finish tomorrow. Is that OK with you?"
in a pickle/in a pretty pickle What does "in a pickle/in a pretty pickle" mean?	in a mess, in trouble	My friend is in a pickle now that she has lost her job.
cop a plea What does "cop a plea" mean?	to plead guilty to a crime in order to get a lesser penalty	The man was forced to cop a plea when the evidence against him became very strong.
make sure What does "make sure" mean?	to make certain, to establish something without a doubt	I want to make sure that my friend is going to meet me tomorrow.
do a job on (someone or something) What does "do a job on (someone or something)" mean?	to harm or damage someone or something	We really did a job on the bookcase that we were trying to move.

feather one`s nest What does "feather one`s nest" mean?	use one's position for one`s own financial benefits - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he lost the election.
ease off/up on (someone or something) What does "ease off/up on (someone or something)" mean?	to put less pressure on someone or something, to relax	The president was asked to ease off on his efforts to cut staff in the company.
keester What does "keester" mean?	buttocks

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Trade On (something) Idiom