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in the least

Meaning: everything is ok. Usually used in a sentence with negation (not in the least). For example, "Losing did not effect him, not in the least".

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out of it

Meaning: feeling badly. For example, "He is really out of it this evening. I wonder what is upsetting him"?

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into a flap

Meaning: upset. For example, "Dad gets into a flap when she can't find here car keys".