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water (something) down What does water (something) down mean?	to change and make something weaker	The manager tried to water down our proposal for the new quality control system.
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fall on deaf ears What does "fall on deaf ears" mean?	to ignore something that is intended for you	My complaints to my boss always fall on deaf ears.

at this stage of the game What does "at this stage of the game" mean?	currently, at the current point in some event	At this stage of the game it was not possible to change the plans for the class trip.
lose one's grip What does "lose one's grip" mean?	lose control of a situation	I think that our boss is losing his grip in his ability to control the workplace.
Many a slip twixt cup and lip What does "Many a slip twixt cup and lip" mean?	There's many a slip twixt cup and lip means that many things can go wrong before something is achieved.
money to burn What does "money to burn" mean?	much money, more money than is needed	My friend has money to burn and never has to worry about working.
hardly have time to breathe What does "hardly have time to breathe" mean?	be very busy	I hardly had time to breathe while I was preparing for the summer barbecue.
pull (something) off What does "pull (something) off" mean?	to accomplish something remarkable	My friend is lucky that he pulled off the new business venture with no problems.
sting What does "sting" mean?	capture and/or arrest somebody

In an instant What does "In an instant" mean?	If something happens in an instant, it happens very rapidly.
paper trail What does "paper trail" mean?	evidence in written or document form that proves somebody did something
pile of shit What does "pile of shit" mean?	lies

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Water (something) Down Idiom