(not To Be) Sneezed At Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does (not To Be) Sneezed At Idiom mean?

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(not to be) sneezed at What does (not to be) sneezed at mean?	(not) to be worth having, (not) to be considered unimportant (used in the negative or interrogative)	The new stereo system is not to be sneezed at.
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crispy critter What does "crispy critter" mean?	burn victim, usually with second- or third-degree burns.	One crispy critter coming in from that apartment fire.

pitch (someone) a curve (ball) What does "pitch (someone) a curve (ball)" mean?	to surprise someone with an unexpected act or event	The lawyer pitched the woman a curve when he began to ask questions unrelated to the court case.
less than pleased What does "less than pleased" mean?	not pleased	My father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
one up on (someone) What does "one up on (someone)" mean?	to have an advantage over someone	I am one up on my friend because he is still looking for a job while I have already found one.
mean business What does "mean business" mean?	to be serious	Our boss means business when he tells everyone to work harder.
Whistling past the graveyard What does "Whistling past the graveyard" mean?	If someone is whistling past the graveyard, they are trying to remain cheerful in difficult circumstances. ('Whistling past the cemetery' is also used.)
spread oneself too thin What does "spread oneself too thin" mean?	to try to do too many things at one time	My sister has been spreading herself too thin lately and is not accomplishing very much of anything.
ways and means What does "ways and means" mean?	the raising of money to pay for something	The woman doesn't have the ways and means to give her children a good education.
show one`s (true) colors What does "show one`s (true) colors" mean?	to show what one is really like or is thinking	My friend is showing his true colors when he refuses to help me when I really need help.
Meet someone halfway What does "Meet someone halfway" mean?	If you meet someone halfway, you accept some of their ideas and make concessions.
shut up What does "shut up" mean?	to stop talking	"Please shut up and let someone else speak."

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(not To Be) Sneezed At Idiom