CD Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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CD What does CD mean?	Compact Disc	Compact DiscThe price of CDs has recently begun to decrease.
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ghetto box What does "ghetto box" mean?	large, portable stereo radio/cassette/CD player

have a good mind to (do something) What does "have a good mind to (do something)" mean?	be tempted to do something	I have a good mind to tell my friend that I will not lend him any money.
fall by the wayside What does "fall by the wayside" mean?	to give up or fail before the end of something	The man fell by the wayside and could no longer compete in the design competition.
go on a fishing expedition What does "go on a fishing expedition" mean?	to attempt to discover information	The lawyer went on a fishing expedition to try and discover the facts of the case.
in reference to (something) What does "in reference to (something)" mean?	concerning/regarding/about something	The letter was in reference to my earlier request for legal advice.
Sow your wild oats What does "Sow your wild oats" mean?	If a young man sows his wild oats, he has a period of his life when he does a lot of exciting things and has a lot of sexual relationships. for e.g. He'd spent his twenties sowing his wild oats but felt that it was time to settle down.
Get a leg up What does "Get a leg up" mean?	To get a boost or advantage.	I could get up a 5:00 am to get a leg up on my competition, but I don't think so. This phrase may incorrectly invoke images of a dog raising its leg. In fact "Getting a leg up" is from the act of an equestrian receiving help in mounting a horse. The helper would create a foothold by cupping the hands to heft the rider upward, throwing a leg up and over the steed.
crack a book What does "crack a book" mean?	to open a book to study	I did not crack a book until the last week of classes.
Rain on your parade What does "Rain on your parade" mean?	If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans.
birds-eye view What does "birds-eye view" mean?	a view from high above, a brief look at something	We had a birds-eye view of the playing field from our seats high up in the stadium.
on credit What does "on credit" mean?	without paying cash	We usually buy most of our furniture on credit.

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