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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 bend over backwards Definition: to try very hard EXAMPLE: You can ask the man to bend over backwards, but his work may not improve. EXAMPLE: The Japanese worker has a reputation of bending over backwards for his company. To be eating someone Definition: to be worried or irritated EXAMPLE: My new job is too stressful. It is eating me. EXAMPLE: Theodore, what is eating at you today? Do you feel bad since you quit smoking? To shoot off someone's mouth Definition: to express one's opinion loudly (usually a bad opinion) EXAMPLE: Sandy is always shooting her mouth off. It may cost her her job. EXAMPLE: It is rare to hear a Canadian politician shoot his or her mouth off in public. To jump down someone's throat Definition: to become angry with someone EXAMPLE: You don't have to jump down her throat every time you see her. EXAMPLE: Please sir, don't jump down my throat I am only trying to help.