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To seem or sound false, insincere, inauthentic, or deceitful. (Much less common than the opposite, "ring true.") I personally think that their reasoning rings a bit false. The actor's vacuous, overblown performance is sure to ring false for anyone who grew up in that part of the country. See also: false, ring.
have a thing for (something) To have a very keen or particular interest in something; to really like or enjoy something. John has a thing for antique books. He's always on the lookout for new ones to add to his collection. I know they're stupid, but I've always had a thing for cheesy horror movies. See also: for, have, thing.
in and of itself. Intrinsically, considered alone. For example, In and of itself the plan might work, but I doubt that it will be approved. It is also put simply as in itself, as in This account may be true in itself. [First half of 1600s] See also: and, itself, of. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make (something) right. To amend or correct something; to make something more accurate or fair or return it to its desired position or status. I appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but I always end up having to make it right afterwards. When it became apparent that the two teams were really lopsided, the gym teacher shuffled some ...
have/keep something up your ˈsleeve. ( informal) have a good idea, plan or piece of information which you are not telling anyone about now, but which you intend to use later: John was smiling to himself all through the meeting; I’m sure he’s got something up his sleeve. See also: have, keep, sleeve, something, up.
hit a snag. Encounter a problem or obstacle. For example, We've hit a snag with this building project. The noun snag has been used in the sense of "a sharp or rough projection," such as would impede passage, since the 1500s. See also: hit, snag. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
