Buggles' Turn Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Buggles' turn What does Buggles' turn mean?	(UK) If it Buggles' turn, someone gets promotion through length of service rather than ability, especially in the British civil service.
	Some Random Idioms
tip the scales at (something) What does "tip the scales at (something)" mean?	to weigh a certain amount	The wrestler tipped the scales at over 200 kilograms.

double dipper What does "double dipper" mean?	person who receives compensation inappropriately from two sources
My way or the highway What does "My way or the highway" mean?	This idiom is used to say that if people don't do what you say, they will have to leave or quit the project, etc.
Keep your eye on the prize What does "Keep your eye on the prize" mean?	This means that you should keep your focus on achieving a positive end result.
out of sight What does "out of sight" mean?	to be not visible	The children were out of sight and we could not see them.
a square deal What does "a square deal" mean?	a fair and honest transaction	I always receive a square deal when I do business with the local shops in my area.
to/of no avail What does "to/of no avail" mean?	with no effect, unsuccessful	My complaints to the company were to no avail and nothing at all was done.
flat broke What does "flat broke" mean?	to have no money at all	I am flat broke and do not have enough money to pay my rent.
a bat out of hell What does "a bat out of hell" mean?	very fast (bats are not birds but are mammals that can fly)	The man left here like a bat out of hell. I do not know why he was in such a hurry.
suck up What does "suck up" mean?	tolerate; endure; accept something.	I know your job is tough, but you just have to suck it up.
lose one's head over (someone or something) What does "lose one's head over (someone or something)" mean?	to become confused or obsessed over something	The woman lost her head during the investigation into the company problems.
dash off What does "dash off" mean?	to leave quickly	We dashed off as soon as the concert ended.

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Buggles' Turn Idiom