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leatherneck

[leatherneck] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A member of the United States Marine Corps. * /I didn't know your son Joe became a leatherneck./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

get it

[get it] or [something in] or [into one's head] {v. phr.} To become possessed of an idea; develop a fixed idea. * /Jack got it into his head to become […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

tell it to the marines

[tell it to the marines] or [tell it to Sweeney] {slang} I don't believe you; Stop trying to fool me. * /John said, "My father knows the President of the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms and phrases is based on original book by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner and J.E. Gates - "A Dictionary of American Idioms". Please, […] Dictionary of American Idioms

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