| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| gospel truth |
(See the gospel truth)
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| got a corner on |
got most of the business, corner the market
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Bata's got a corner on the shoe business in Ontario.
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| got a crush on |
feel romantic about, sweet on
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Wayne's got a crush on Miss Kramer. He loves Miss Kramer!
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| got a light |
got a match, have a cigarette lighter
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I lost my matches. Have you got a light?
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| got guts |
have courage, have nerves of steel
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She's got guts to try skydiving. It's a dangerous sport.
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| got him covered |
point a gun at him, prevent him from going
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"I've got you covered!" the boy said, pointing a toy gun at me.
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| got it bad |
feels it very much, has a case of
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Poor Jenny. She loves Stuart. She's got it bad for him.
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| got it coming |
deserve to get hurt, should get hell [B]
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If you drive drunk, you should be punished - you've got it coming.
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| got it in for |
dislike, is unkind to, is on my case
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I think Mr. Yee's got it in for me. He's very critical of my work.
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| got it made |
be happy and successful and rich
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Brandy's got it made: she has a career, wealth and a loving family.
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