American Idioms and Expressions

(have The) Cheek To Do Something Idiom

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(have the) cheek to do something
What does (have the) cheek to do something mean?
rudeness, impudenceThe woman had the cheek to tell me that she was sick and could not come to work today.

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What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean?
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What does "head over heels in love (with someone)" mean?
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