Chapter And Verse Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Chapter and verse What does Chapter and verse mean?	When you know something very well, and can quote it, you know it chapter and verse.
chapter and verse What does chapter and verse mean?	detailed, in reference to sources of information (this refers to the method of referring to a biblical text)	I had to give chapter and verse in my reasons for disputing the company policy.
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clam up What does "clam up" mean?	to stop talking	The girl clammed up when her boyfriend entered the room.

fence (someone) in What does "fence (someone) in" mean?	to restrict someone in some way	I always feel fenced in when I visit my friend on the small island.
Don't count your chickens until (before) they hatch (they'vehatched). What does "Don't count your chickens until (before) they hatch (they'vehatched)." mean?	Don't assume that something will happen until it has happened.	A: I'm sure that I'm going to win a lot of money inLas Vegas."B: "Don't count your chickens until they hatch!"
get close to (something) What does "get close to (something)" mean?	to be almost as good as something, to almost reach or arrive at a goal	The charity is getting close to the final amount of money that they expect to collect.
use (someone or something) as an excuse What does "use (someone or something) as an excuse" mean?	blame someone or something	My friend always uses his busy schedule as an excuse not to help us.
under the table What does "under the table" mean?	in secret and usually illegal	He paid some money under the table in order to get his product imported into the country.
with open arms What does "with open arms" mean?	warmly, eagerly, glad to see someone	The author was welcomed with open arms when he came to visit the city.
chips and dip What does "chips and dip" mean?	potato chips and something to dip them into before eating them	We bought some chips and dip for the party.
There's never a road without a turning What does "There's never a road without a turning" mean?	No situation in life stays the same forever.
peds What does "peds" mean?	pediatrics.	I spent the morning on peds, taking care of little kids.

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