Awe Inspiring Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Awe inspiring What does Awe inspiring mean?	Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way.
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eat (someone) out of house and home What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.

Monday morning quarterback What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean?	A Monday morning quarterback is someone who, with the benefit of hindsight, knows what should have been done in a situation.
Do a runner What does "Do a runner" mean?	(UK) If people leave a restaurant without paying, they do a runner.
go under the knife What does "go under the knife" mean?	to have surgery	My father will go under the knife on Monday.
sofa spud What does "sofa spud" mean?	lazy person who watches television, movies, or plays video games
cut down on (something) What does "cut down on (something)" mean?	to use less of something	Recently, the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
year round What does "year round" mean?	during the entire year	We usually spend all summer at a year-round vacation resort.

eat on the run What does "eat on the run" mean?	to eat while going somewhere in a hurry	We often have to eat on the run during the day.
skanky What does "skanky" mean?	ugly; disgusting (said mostly about women)
know which side one's bread is buttered What does "know which side one's bread is buttered" mean?	to know what is most advantageous for you	My aunt knows which side her bread is buttered when she visits her sister.

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Awe Inspiring Idiom