Blow By Blow Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Blow by blow What does Blow by blow mean?	A blow-by-blow description gives every detail in sequence.
	Some Random Idioms
can't see beyond the end of one's nose What does "can't see beyond the end of one's nose" mean?	to be able to see beyond what concerns one at the present time only	My friend cannot see beyond the end of his nose and he has no idea about what is happening around him.

saddled with debt What does "saddled with debt" mean?	to be burdened with debt	Our company is saddled with debt and must do something about it quickly.
Abject lesson What does "Abject lesson" mean?	(India) An abject lesson serves as a warning to others. (In some varieties of English 'object lesson' is used.)
leave/let well enough alone What does "leave/let well enough alone" mean?	be satisfied with something that is good enough	"You should leave well enough alone and be happy with your work schedule the way it is."
cream What does "cream" mean?	defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)
Fit the bill What does "Fit the bill" mean?	If something fits the bill, it is what is required for the task.
hungry What does "hungry" mean?	ambitious; eager for success and willing to work hard for it

turnoff What does "turnoff" mean?	something unappealing, unenjoyable, or disgusting
turn a deaf ear to (someone) What does "turn a deaf ear to (someone)" mean?	to pretend not to hear someone, to not pay attention to someone	The supervisor turned a deaf ear to our complaints about the heat.
take advantage of (someone or something) What does "take advantage of (someone or something) " mean?	to use someone or something for one`s own benefit	We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to the beach.
chicken feed What does "chicken feed" mean?	a small amount of money	The man sold his car for chicken feed because he needed the money.
steer clear of (someone or something) What does "steer clear of (someone or something)" mean?	to avoid someone or something	I have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.
put the screws to (someone) What does "put the screws to (someone)" mean?	to try to force someone to do or say what you want	The police put the screws to the criminal to try and get some information from him.

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