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To have not a stitch to wear

Example
I would go out tonight, but i haven't got a stitch to wear. In "This Charming Man"
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To pay through the nose

Example
I paid through the nose this suit for Jack's wedding
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Put the squeeze on

Example
I can't stand telephone calls that put the squeeze on me to sell useless products
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Not hurt a fly

Example
I can't believe he did that, as far as i know him he would never hurt a fly
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Horse around

Example

Your brother should give up horsing around with friends then  finally get a job

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Be long in the tooth

Example

Do not think he's a bit long in the tooth to be a free climber

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action phrasal verbs

Pop in

Example

Why don't you pop in for a a chitchat?

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To go on display

Example
Antique cars to go on display in Orlando Florida
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Dirty deeds - shady deal

Example

Part of the finnish bet system has been called for allegations of shady deals weaved with russian gangs

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Mean business

Example
If you mean business that you are quitting this project, Jason was right saying that you are unreliable
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Food

To know which side bread is buttered on

Example

David has relationship with important people and knows which side bread is buttered on

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To make a beeline

Example
After playing the whole afternoon all the children made a beeline for my mom, who was serving cold drinks
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To kick in

Example

The pill kicked in almost immediately

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Take the plunge

Example

She is ready to take the plunge and is full fledged committed to the plan

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To go to the hearing

Example

The accused is about to go to the hearing

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