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make a living
make a living {v. phr.}
To earn one's livelihood.
If you're good at your job, you can make a better living than if you don't know what you're doing.
It is easier to make a living in the United States than in many other countries.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
make a go of
make a go of {v. phr.}
To turn into a success.
He is both energetic and highly skilled at trading; he is sure to make a go of any business that holds his interest.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
slinging match
slinging match {n. phr.}
A loud, angry quarrel.
The debate deteriorated into a most unseemly slinging match.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
pair off
pair off {v.}
1. To make a pair of; put two together; associate; match.
Mrs. Smith paired off her guests by age and tastes.
2. To belong to a pair; become one of a pair.
Jane paired off with Alice in a tennis doubles match.
3. To divide or join into pairs.
Later in the day the picnic crowd paired off for walks and boat rides.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
pair up
pair up {v.}
1. To make a pair of; match.
When she finished the mending, she paired up the socks.
2. To form a pair; to be or become one of a pair.
Not all the socks would pair up.
Joe paired up with Charlie to work on the lesson.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
kick up one's heels
kick up one's heels {v. phr.}, {informal}
To have a merry time; celebrate.
When exams were over the students went to town to kick up their heels.
Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewell party she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
kiddie car
kiddie car {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon}
A school bus.
Watch out for that kiddie car coming up behind you!
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
knock oneself out
knock oneself out {v. phr.}, {informal}
To work very hard; make a great effort.
Mrs. Ross knocked herself out planning her daughter's wedding.
Tom knocked himself out to give his guests a good time.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
knock the living daylights out of
knock the living daylights out of {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}
To render (someone) unconscious (said in exaggeration).
The news almost knocked the living daylights out of me.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
meet one's match
meet one's match {v. phr.}
To encounter someone as good as oneself.
The champion finally met his match and lost the game.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms