Body Politic Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Body politic What does Body politic mean?	A group of people organised under a single government or authority (national or regional) is a body politic.
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on one's feet What does "on one's feet" mean?	standing up	I was on my feet for several hours yesterday.

clam up What does "clam up" mean?	to stop talking	The girl clammed up when her boyfriend entered the room.
brain (someone) What does "brain (someone)" mean?	to strike a person on the head	The spectator was brained in the middle of the match with a tennis ball.
go through with (something) What does "go through with (something)" mean?	to do something as planned or as agreed, to finish something	We will not go through with our plans to build the new product until we solve several problems.
Even the dogs in the street know What does "Even the dogs in the street know" mean?	(Irish) This idiom is used frequently in Ireland, and means something is so obvious that even the dogs in the street know it.
in a New York minute What does "in a New York minute" mean?	idiom. right away; immediately; in a heartbeat.	Would you sleep with him? In a New York minute.

have to live with (something) What does "have to live with (something)" mean?	have to endure something	Although the house is very cold we will have to live with it.
talk (something) over What does "talk (something) over" mean?	to discuss something	"You had better talk over your plans with your parents before you decide what to do."
in bad shape What does "in bad shape" mean?	injured; in poor (physical) condition.	The quarterback was in bad shape after the tackle.
Having a gas What does "Having a gas" mean?	If you're having a gas, you are having a laugh and enjoying yourself in company.
champ at the bit What does "champ at the bit" mean?	to be ready and anxious to do something	Everybody was champing at the bit to start taking the exam.

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Body Politic Idiom