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wash one's dirty linen in public What does wash one's dirty linen in public mean?	talk about private or embarassing matters in public	The man began to wash his best friend's dirty linen in public after he became angry.
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blue in the face What does "blue in the face" mean?	to be very angry or upset, to be excited and very emotional	I argued with my supervisor until I was blue in the face.

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get off easy What does "get off easy" mean?	to escape a serious punishment	The criminals got off easy after they robbed the bank.

plastic What does "plastic" mean?	credit card(s).	"Oh, no! I forgot to get any cash! I hope thisrestaurant accepts plastic!"
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Old flames die hard What does "Old flames die hard" mean?	It's very difficult to forget old things, especially the first love.
pay off What does "pay off" mean?	to succeed, to yield good results	I hope that our plans for the new business will pay off.
Saigon moment What does "Saigon moment" mean?	A Saigon moment is when people realise that something has gone wrong and that they will lose or fail.

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Wash One's Dirty Linen In Public Idiom