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- Tom is really trying hard to kick his smoking habit.
- The stock market crashed so I guess I can kiss my profit goodbye.
- When you get to Japan, make sure to drop me a line and let me know how you are doing.
- Jack was climbing the wall with impatience.
- I wish the boss would hold off on his demands.
- Peter's father blew his lid when he heard about his poor grades.
- Have you seen Mary's new computer? She must have dropped a bundle!
- The next time Jim offends you, just stare him down and he will probably leave you in peace.
- Don't complain about your boss! You should never bite the hand that feeds you.
- I'm so depressed. I think that I've truly hitbottom this time.
- It's time to bite the bullet and start studying for the exam.
- If you want him to buy you a new car, why don't you drop a hint?
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- Tom is really trying hard to kick his smoking habit. Kick a habit: stop doing something habitual. Usually used with smoking or drinking
- The stock market crashed so I guess I can kiss my profit goodbye. Kiss something goodbye: forget about something, except something as not existing anymore in your life
- When you get to Japan, make sure to drop me a line and let me know how you are doing. Drop a line: get in contact, usually by mail
- Jack was climbing the wall waiting for his acceptance letter from the University of Washington. Climb the wall: become extremely impatient
- I wish the boss would hold off on his demands. Hold off: wait
- Peter's father blew his lid when he heard about his poor grades. Blow someone's lid: become very angry
- Have you seen Mary's new computer? She must have dropped a bundle! Drop a bundle: spend a lot of money
- The next time Jim offends you, just stare him down and he will probably leave you in peace. Stare down: confront
- Don't complain about your boss! You should never bite the hand that feeds you. Bite the hand that feeds you: respond in a negative manner to your employer or provider
- I'm so depressed. I think that I've truly hit bottom this time. Hit bottom: be very sad or depressed
- It's time to bite the bullet and start studying for the exam. Bite the bullet: accept a situation
- If you want him to buy you a new car, why don't you drop a hint? Drop a hint: give a hint to someone
