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try out (something) What does try out (something) mean?	to test something	We were not permitted to try out the computer before we bought it.
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come within an ace of (doing something) What does "come within an ace of (doing something)" mean?	to almost succeed in doing what you are trying to do	We came within an ace of buying the new car but finally we decided not to buy it.

breathe one's last What does "breathe one's last" mean?	to die	The woman breathed her last several days after she became ill.
money is the root of all evil What does "money is the root of all evil" mean?	money causes most problems/wrongdoings in life	Many people believe that money is the root of all evil and that it causes people many problems.
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	present	Our teacher is always on hand when we need someone to help us.
put up a good fight/struggle What does "put up a good fight/struggle" mean?	to try hard, to struggle hard	We put up a good fight but we were unable to win the game.
Into each life some rain must fall What does "Into each life some rain must fall" mean?	This means that bad or unfortunate things will happen to everyone at some time.

cold hard cash What does "cold hard cash" mean?	cash/coins/bills	I paid for the stereo in cold hard cash.
look over one's shoulder What does "look over one's shoulder" mean?	be worried that something dangerous or bad may happen to you	I always look over my shoulder when I am walking next to a construction site.
back and forth What does "back and forth" mean?	backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way	The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.

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Try Out (something) Idiom