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	Idiom: an expression having a special meaning which is not clear from the usual meaning of the words in the expression To keep (an) eye on Definition: to watch or guard something or someone EXAMPLE: I can't go to the movies. I have to keep an eye on my little sister. EXAMPLE: I can only keep eye on your dog for the afternoon. I must be home for supper. To shake a leg Definition: to hurry EXAMPLE: Please shake a leg or we'll be late. EXAMPLE: If Tim doesn't shake a leg, he might miss his bus. To pull someone's leg Definition: to fool someone EXAMPLE: Theodore told me that he was a millionaire. I think he was just pulling my leg. It is untrue that Theodore is a millionaire. EXAMPLE: Your mother did not understand that you were pulling her leg. She believes that you are going to France for the summer. To get off someone's back Definition: to stop bothering someone EXAMPLE: Get off my back or I will report you. EXAMPLE: If Time does not get off Tara's back, he might get a slap in the face.