| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| see me for dust |
not see me because I leave so fast, tail lights
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If a sumo wrestler was chasing me, you wouldn't see me for dust.
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| see red |
become angry, burn up
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When she interrupts me, I see red. I get really angry.
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| see the light |
understand, become aware
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Now I see the light. I understand. You multiply first, then divide.
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| see the light of day |
be exposed, be revealed
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The treasure was buried, never again to see the light of day.
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| see through |
see the real reason, see your motive
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Mom saw through me. She knew I wanted the money for cigarettes.
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| see to it/see to that |
be certain that it is done, be responsible for doing it
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The doors should be open at 7. Ken, will you see to that?
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| see you stuck |
(See won't see you stuck)
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| see you through |
allow you to survive, help you pay the bills
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Here's $100. Will that see you through till the end of the month?
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| see you/see your |
match your bet, bet as much as you did
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I'll see your $50 and raise you $100. That's my bet.
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| see your way |
be able to, afford to
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Can you see your way to give $50 to the Food Bank?
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