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What does "have it out with (someone)" mean?
Definition To have it out with someone means to confront or argue with someone in order to resolve a conflict. For example – “She finally had it out with her roommate about the mess in the apartment.” Clip...
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What does "go overboard" mean?
Definition This idiom means to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme. It is commonly followed by the prepositions “on”, “with” or “about”. For example – “He went overboard on gifts...
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What does "rest on (one's) laurels" mean?
Definition To rest on your laurels means to feel comfortable because you have been successful in the past. For example – “Well done for passing your first 3 exams but don’t rest on your laurels...
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What does "have a go at someone" mean?
Definition If you have a go at someone it means that you are criticising them. For example – “My boss had a go at me this morning because I was late for work.” Clip 1 The first clip features Roy...
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What does "bang out of order" mean?
Definition If someone is bang out of order then they are behaving in a way that is completely unfair or unacceptable. For example – “John was bang out of order last night. He shouldn’t have been...
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What does "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?
Definition This idiom is used to say a child has similar characteristics to his or her parent. For example – “You are as stubborn as your father.”“Well, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Clip...

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