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watch one`s P`s and Q`s What does watch one`s P`s and Q`s mean?	be well-behaved, be careful	The boy was told to watch his P`s and Q`s by his teacher after he caused many problems at school.
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Every man for himself What does "Every man for himself" mean?	If it's every man for himself, then people are trying to save themselves from a difficult situation without trying to help anyone else.

Oldest trick in the book What does "Oldest trick in the book" mean?	The oldest trick in the book is a well-known way of deceiving someone, though still effective.
brains behind (something) What does "brains behind (something)" mean?	the person/people who thought of and developed a successful plan/system/organization	The president of our company is the brains behind the plans to develop the new audio product.
middle of the road What does "middle of the road" mean?	halfway between two different ideas, seeing good on both sides of an issue	The mayor was elected because his ideas were very middle of the road.
hot number What does "hot number" mean?	sexually appealing person (usually a woman)

Crocodile tears What does "Crocodile tears" mean?	Pretending to cry in an attempt to manipulate or exploit, phony tears.	OJ gave his testimony through crocodile tears. It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).
put ideas into (someone's) head What does "put ideas into (someone's) head" mean?	to suggest something to someone	The girl's best friend is always putting ideas into her head.
hush-hush What does "hush-hush" mean?	something kept secret or hidden	"Why the big hush-hush? Everyone is very quiet this morning."
come into one`s own What does "come into one`s own" mean?	to begin to perform or work well because of good circumstances	The player has come into his own as a basketball player since he changed positions.
Bold as brass What does "Bold as brass" mean?	Someone who is as bold as brass is very confident and not worried about how other people will respond or about being caught.

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