BS Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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BS What does BS mean?	Bullshit - lies or other information that is false	Bullshit - lies or other information that is false We heard a lot of BS at the meeting last night which nobody believed.
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get set What does "get set" mean?	to get ready to start something	Everybody is getting set for the wedding ceremony.

stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something) What does "stack the cards/deck for or against (someone or something)" mean?	to arrange things unfairly for or against someone or something	The company is stacking the cards against some people by demanding more and more qualifications for the job.
a nervous Nellie What does "a nervous Nellie" mean?	a timid person who lacks determination and courage	He is a nervous Nellie and is afraid of the other students in the school.
twiddle one`s thumbs What does "twiddle one`s thumbs" mean?	to not be busy, to not be working	We twiddled our thumbs all morning and did not get any work done.
take in (money) What does "take in (money)" mean?	to receive/get money	We were able to take in a lot of money at the charity auction.
cover up (something) What does "cover up (something)" mean?	to hide something wrong or bad	They tried to cover up the facts regarding the illegal election campaign funds.

boffo What does "boffo" mean?	a successful movie, play, or other performance
sadder but wiser What does "sadder but wiser" mean?	unhappy but educated (said about someone or something after an unpleasant experience)	The man was sadder but wiser after he learned that his wallet had been stolen.
Dutch auction What does "Dutch auction" mean?	an auction where you start off with a high price and then reduce it	They always sell the flowers at a Dutch auction at the downtown market.
digs What does "digs" mean?	home
put away What does "put away" mean?	to put an animal to death, to kill an animal	We put away our dog because he tried to bite the small girl next door.

American Idioms and Expressions

BS Idiom