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would ('d) just as soon What does would ('d) just as soon mean?	would ('d) rather; prefer.	"I know we have a lot of work to do, but I'm tired. I'd just as soon leave and finish tomorrow. Is that OK with you?"
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poised to do (something) What does "poised to do (something)" mean?	to be ready to do something	Our basketball team is poised to win its third championship this evening.

yuky What does "yuky" mean?	disgusting; repulsive; vulgar	Daddy, this babyfood is yuky
know one's place What does "know one's place" mean?	know the behavior suitable to one's position in life	The boy doesn't know his place and often speaks out when he shouldn't.
have broad shoulders What does "have broad shoulders" mean?	have the ability to work hard and take on responsibilities and accept criticism (because you are strong with broad shoulders)	The man has broad shoulders and does much more than his share of work in our company.
cut the mustard What does "cut the mustard" mean?	to reach the required standard for something	The man does not cut the mustard and he will never be able to work here.
fighting chance What does "fighting chance" mean?	a good possibility of success if you try hard	I did not have a fighting chance to get my job application finished on time.
make a point of (doing/saying something) What does "make a point of (doing/saying something)" mean?	do or say something with a definite intent	He always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.
a wildcat strike What does "a wildcat strike" mean?	a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers	There was a wildcat strike at the factory and over 100 people stopped work.

Catch hell What does "Catch hell" mean?	If you catch hell, you get into trouble or get scolded. ('Catch heck' is also used.)
on the sly What does "on the sly" mean?	secretly	We went to the restaurant on the sly so that nobody would know where we were.
salt away (money) What does "salt away (money)" mean?	to save money	My uncle salted away thousands of dollars before he died.

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Would ('d) Just As Soon Idiom