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nobody`s fool
What does "nobody`s fool" mean? a smart person, a person who can take care of himself or herself She is nobody`s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job.

get on (someone) to do (something)
What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean? to ask or pressure someone to do something I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.

have a ball
What does "have a ball" mean? have a good time She had a ball at the party last night.
tighten one`s belt
What does "tighten one`s belt" mean? to economize, to spend less money I will have to tighten my belt until the economy improves.
dick
What does "dick" mean? nothing; nothing at all
hard feelings
What does "hard feelings" mean? angry or bitter feelings I don`t have any hard feelings toward my boss even though he fired me.
yuky
What does "yuky" mean? disgusting; repulsive; vulgar Daddy, this babyfood is yuky

null and void
What does "null and void" mean? to be canceled, to be worthless The credit card was null and void and I was unable to use it on my holiday.
cut/pare (something) to the bone
What does "cut/pare (something) to the bone" mean? cut down severely (on something) The company had no money so all of the extra expenses were cut to the bone.
pit stop
What does "pit stop" mean? stop made while driving somewhere, usually for food or to use a bathroom
it's all down to somebody
What does "it's all down to somebody" mean? idiom. a result or outcome is owed to or because of somebody's efforts

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