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A white elephant means : A useless possession which is extremely expensive to keep
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To throw dust in one's eyes means : To try to deceive someone or mislead someone
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Every dog has his day means : Sooner or later, everyone has his share of good fortune
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Give a dog a bad name and hang him means : Once a person loses his reputation
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Devil’s Playthings means : Playing Cards
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Devil's bones means : Dice
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Go to the devil means : Be off
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To step into dead man's shoes means : To come into an inheritance
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Halcyon Days means : A time when there are peace and happiness in the land
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Evil days means : A period of misfortune
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Up to date means : Recent
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Cut and dried means : Readymade
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By hook or by crook means : By fair or foul means
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Crocodile tears means : Hypocritical Tears
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Too many cooks spoil the broth means : Where there are more workers than necessary
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To commit to memory means : To learn by heart
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Off color means : Not in the usual form
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To throw cold water upon anything means : To discourage efforts
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To be cock sure means : To be perfectly sure or certain
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A cock and bull story means : A foolishly incredible story
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Cut your cloth according to your cloth means : Live within your income
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Close fisted means : Mean
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Every cloud has a silver lining means : Adverse conditions do not last forever
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To square the circle means : To attempt something impossible
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To pick and choose means : To make a careful selection
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She is no chicken means : She is older than she says
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To take the chair means : To preside a meeting
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To Catch one's eye means : To attract attention
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Care killed the cat means : Don’t fret and worry yourself to death
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If the cap fits, wear it means : If you think the remarks refer to you, then accept the criticism
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