As One Man Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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As one man What does As one man mean?	If people do something as one man, then they do it at exactly the same time or in complete agreement.
	Some Random Idioms
Hanged for a sheep as a lamb What does "Hanged for a sheep as a lamb" mean?	This is an expression meaning that if you are going to get into trouble for doing something, then you ought to stop worrying and should try to get everything you can before you get caught.

Cut it fine What does "Cut it fine" mean?	If you cut it fine, you only just manage to do something- at the very last moment. 'Cut things fine' is the same. 'Cut it a bit fine' is a common variation.
turn tail What does "turn tail" mean?	to run away from trouble or danger	We decided to turn tail and leave the restaurant before there was an argument.
bunk What does "bunk" mean?	bunk bed
run short (of something) What does "run short (of something)" mean?	to not have enough of something	They ran short of gasoline at the gas station and had to close early.
go too far What does "go too far" mean?	to do more than is acceptable	The man went too far when he accused his boss of lying.
ill at ease What does "ill at ease" mean?	nervous/uncomfortable	He appeared to be ill at ease during the interview.
in the mood for (something) What does "in the mood for (something)" mean?	feel like doing something	I am not in the mood for pizza this evening.

to mean for (someone) to (do something) What does "to mean for (someone) to (do something)" mean?	intend for someone to do something	I mean for my friend to get the free ticket and not anyone else.
under the sun What does "under the sun" mean?	anywhere on earth at all, everywhere	We looked for my wallet everywhere under the sun.
face value What does "face value" mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps at their face value.
eat and run What does "eat and run" mean?	to eat a meal and then quickly leave	I had to eat and run in order to be on time for my evening class.
Great white hope What does "Great white hope" mean?	Someone who is expected to be a great success is a great white hope.

American Idioms and Expressions

As One Man Idiom