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talk turkey

[talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about something in a really businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done. * /Charles said, "Now, let's talk turkey about […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cold turkey

[cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid to withdraw from the use of an addictive drug or from a serious drinking problem. * /Joe is a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

set to

[set to] {v.} 1. To make a serious beginning. * /Charlie took a helping of turkey, grabbed his knife and fork, and set to./ 2. To start to fight. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

go together

[go together] {v.} 1. To go with the same boy or girl all the time; date just one person. * /Herbert and Thelma go together./ Compare: [GO STEADY], [GO WITH] […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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