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'Meaning of ‘To put' means 'Be open and honest' in context; usage confirms synonymy.
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'To read between lines' means to understand the hidden meaning; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'To take to one's' means to run off; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Kick the can down' means to avoid dealing with a; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Wear your heart on' means to openly display one's emotions.; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'An eye wash' means a pretence; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'The husband promised the' means promised an impossible thing; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Get down to brass' means to become serious about something; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Hold the fort.' means to maintain or guard something; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Break the bank.' means to bear a severe loss.; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Sail close to the' means to do something that is; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Red letter day' means a very special day; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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