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get one`s dander up
What does "get one`s dander up" mean? to become angry You should not talk to the supervisor early in the morning or you may get his dander up.
keep a stiff upper lip
What does "keep a stiff upper lip" mean? be brave, face trouble bravely The storm victims tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in spite of the hardships of their situation.
break ground for (something)
What does "break ground for (something)" mean? to start digging the foundation for a building The hospital will break ground for the new building soon.
chilled to the bone
What does "chilled to the bone" mean? very cold I was chilled to the bone after swimming in the cold lake.

crocodile tears
What does "crocodile tears" mean? a show of sorrow that is not real The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.
bring (someone) around
What does "bring (someone) around" mean? to bring someone back to consciousness The medical staff helped to bring the man around after the accident.

rest on one's oars
What does "rest on one's oars" mean? relax one's efforts relax one's effortsThe negotiating team decided to rest on their oars and wait until their partners had a chance to consider the offer.
for the life of (someone)
What does "for the life of (someone)" mean? even if one's life were threatened (used with a negative and usually used when trying to remember something) For the life of me I could not remember where I had put my house keys.

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