Broad Church Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Broad church What does Broad church mean?	If an organisation is described as broad church, it is tolerant and accepting of different opinions and ideas.
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bit bucket What does "bit bucket" mean?	imagined site where lost computer data ends up

by way of (something) What does "by way of (something)" mean?	as a substitute for something, as a form/example of something	By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.
for the time being What does "for the time being" mean?	for now, for awhile	We really need a new car but for the time being we will have to continue using our old one.
Too big for your boots What does "Too big for your boots" mean?	If someone is too big for their boots, they are conceited and have an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
chivvy What does "chivvy" mean?	repeatedly tell somebody to do something
tough row to hoe What does "tough row to hoe" mean?	a difficult task to undertake	Learning the written language of China was a tough row to hoe for the university students.

Make your hair stand on end What does "Make your hair stand on end" mean?	If something makes your hair stand on end, it terrifies you.
under arrest What does "under arrest" mean?	arrested by the police before being charged with a crime	The man was placed under arrest for stealing a car.
also-ran What does "also-ran" mean?	somebody or something that performs poorly in a race or other competition.	He's just another also-ran in this election. No chance of winning.

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Broad Church Idiom