Cast A Long Shadow Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Cast a long shadow What does Cast a long shadow mean?	Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.
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trade in (something) What does "trade in (something)" mean?	to exchange something old or used for something new	My friend traded in his old car for a new one.

in one's salad days What does "in one's salad days" mean?	to be in one's youth	My aunt was a beautiful woman in her salad days.
run off at the mouth What does "run off at the mouth" mean?	speak excessively and quickly
Shotgun marriage What does "Shotgun marriage" mean?	A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity.
put (someone's) eye out What does "put (someone's) eye out" mean?	to puncture or harm someone's eye causing blindness	The man put his eye out when he had the accident with the metal rod.
warm up What does "warm up" mean?	get ready for a game or other event with exercise or practice	We spent two hours warming up for the game on Saturday.
Cut the Gordian knot What does "Cut the Gordian knot" mean?	If someone cuts the Gordian knot, they solve a very complex problem in a simple way.
out of one`s element What does "out of one`s element" mean?	to be in a situation where one does not belong or fit in	He is out of his element teaching the computer course. He does not know anything about computers.
feed one's face What does "feed one's face" mean?	to eat	I stopped at a small restaurant to feed my face.
to mean (something) to (someone) What does "to mean (something) to (someone)" mean?	have an effect or feeling for someone	I always tell my mother about my job situation because it means a lot to her.
drop someone a line What does "drop someone a line" mean?	: write to someone.	"I haven't written to my parents for a long time. I'dbetter drop them a linetoday or tomorrow."
fine kettle of fish What does "fine kettle of fish" mean?	an unsatisfactory situation	It was a fine kettle of fish when my friend phoned and said that he could not come to dinner.

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Cast A Long Shadow Idiom