AM Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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AM What does AM mean?	Amplitude Modulation - a type of radio frequency	Amplitude Modulation - a type of radio frequencyWe don't listen to AM radio much because we don't like the songs that they play.
	Some Random Idioms
keep one's hand in (something) What does "keep one's hand in (something)" mean?	retain some control of something	My uncle sold his business but he is still trying to keep his hand in some of its operations.

act as a guinea pig What does "act as a guinea pig" mean?	to allow some kind of test to be performed on someone	I was not happy to act as a guinea pig for the new training material.
sit in judgement of (someone) What does "sit in judgement of (someone)" mean?	to make a judgement of someone	The tribunal members were sitting in judgement of the group involved in the trade dispute.
get time off What does "get time off" mean?	to receive a holiday from work	I can never get time off in the summer.
have two left feet What does "have two left feet" mean?	to move in a very awkward way when you dance	The man has two left feet and he is a very bad dancer.
Tough as old boots What does "Tough as old boots" mean?	Something or someone that is as tough as old boots is strong and resilient.

piss off What does "piss off" mean?	go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
to mean to (do something) What does "to mean to (do something)" mean?	plan or intend to do something	I always mean to go to a movie but I never have enough time.
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	present	Our teacher is always on hand when we need someone to help us.
dollar for dollar What does "dollar for dollar" mean?	considering the cost	Dollar for dollar, going to the resort for a holiday is a good deal.

American Idioms and Expressions

AM Idiom