Chaps My Ass Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Chaps my ass What does Chaps my ass mean?	When something/someone really annoys you, it chaps your ass.
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blow one`s own horn What does "blow one`s own horn" mean?	to praise oneself	My friend is always blowing his own horn and is very annoying at times.

good deal What does "good deal" mean?	a product of good quality and a cheap price	You can usually get a good deal on stereos at that discount store.
Rule of thumb What does "Rule of thumb" mean?	A basic rule that is usually but not always correct.	As a rule of thumb, plant tomato seeds three inches deep. Based on the use of ones thumb as a rough measurement tool. Generally correct for course measures. Most old English measures of distance were based on the body measurements of the king -- the length of the foot, inch (thumb tip to first knuckle), cubit (elbow-to-fingertip), and yard (nose-to-fingertip).
at the expense of (someone or something) What does "at the expense of (someone or something)" mean?	to be to the harm of (someone or something)	The man worked very hard and made much money but it was at the expense of his family life and health.
go to (someone`s) head What does "go to (someone`s) head" mean?	to make someone too proud, to make a person think that he or she is too important	The man's new job has gone to his head and he thinks that he is better than everyone else.
Drunk as a lord What does "Drunk as a lord" mean?	(UK) Someone who is very drunk is as drunk as a lord.
In like Flynn What does "In like Flynn" mean?	Refers to Errol Flynn's popularity with women in the 40's. His ability to attract women was well known throughout the world. ('In like flint' is also used.)

scrape (something) up What does "scrape (something) up" mean?	to find or gather something with some effort	My friend scraped up some money and came to visit me during the summer.
get one's wires crossed What does "get one's wires crossed" mean?	: be confused or mistaken about something.	A: "Bill said there was a meeting this morning. Don'twe have one?" B: "No. The meeting's tomorrow. I guess Bill got his wirescrossed."
put one's shoulder to the wheel What does "put one's shoulder to the wheel" mean?	to get busy and do some work	We must put our shoulders to the wheel and get our work done early.

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Chaps My Ass Idiom