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What does this statement mean? I can't drive, I had one too many.

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

Become slightly drunk

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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'went out the window'?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

If something such as a plan or a way of thinking or behaving goes out the window or goes out of the window, it suddenly disappears completely.

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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'put the brakes on'?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

to block someone's activities; to cause someone to stop doing something. (Based on put the brakes on something.) Example, The boss put the brakes on Gerald, who was trying too aggressively to get promoted.

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When someone got home from the party 'all in one piece', what does it imply?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

Entirely undamaged or unharmed. Examle: Given all the airport delays and bad weather, we were glad to arrive all in one piece, or She was relieved when he returned from Nepal in one piece.

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What is the implied meaning of the idiomatic expression 'hit it out of the park'?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

To hit it out of the park means to perform extremely well. It is used to describe doing something not just good, but especially excellent.

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If someone is sick as a dog, what is he feeling?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

Very ill, especially from a stomach malady. For example, I don't know what was in that stew but I was sick as a dog all night.

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What is the implied meaning of the term 'cutting-edge'?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

The definition of cutting edge is someone or something that is the latest, greatest and newest. 1. An example of cutting edge is brand new medical technology to help cancer patients. 2. An example of cutting edge is a person who always has the newest electronic gear the day it comes out.

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Your chin music is distracting me from my work. What does 'chin music' mean? What is the implied message of the speaker?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

In American slang, chin music is a term for idle talk. Example, "Your endless chin music is getting on my nerves. Pay your rent or get evicted."

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After the work, I drove home 'hell from leather', but still missed my daughter's birthday party. What does 'hell from leather' mean?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

As fast as possible

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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'threw in the towel'?

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Abbygail
Student • 3 years ago

To admit that you are defeated or cannot do something any more. Example, Jim beat me for the fourth time, so I threw in the towel.

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