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keep track of (something) What does "keep track of (something)" mean?	to keep a count or record of something, to stay informed about something	We are trying to keep track of the number of visitors to our store.

as hungry as a bear What does "as hungry as a bear" mean?	very hungry	I was as hungry as a bear when I returned home from work yesterday.
as bald as a coot What does "as bald as a coot" mean?	completely bald	The man in the gas station was as bald as a coot.
done to a T/turn What does "done to a T/turn" mean?	to be cooked just right (just as one would cook a steak perfectly)	The steaks were done to a T when my friend cooked them on the barbecue.
junkie What does "junkie" mean?	drug user; drug addict

university of life What does "university of life" mean?	the daily life and work where you learn more than from going to university	My grandfather began to work on the family farm when he was fourteen and learned everything from the university of life.
kick back What does "kick back" mean?	bribe; money paid to effect an outcome
heart is in the right place What does "heart is in the right place" mean?	to be kindhearted/sympathetic, to have good intentions (even if the results may be bad)	Although the girl makes a lot of mistakes her heart is in the right place.
scratch What does "scratch" mean?	money; cash
skid row What does "skid row" mean?	a poor area of a city where many people live who have no money/job/housing	The skid row area of our city is a place where few tourists want to go.

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Turn Someone`s Stomach Idiom