American Idioms and Expressions

Crack A Nut With A Sledgehammer Idiom

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Crack a nut with a sledgehammer What does Crack a nut with a sledgehammer mean?	If you use a sledgehammer to crack a nut, you apply too much force to achieve a result. ('Jackhammer' is also used.)
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clear of (something) What does "clear of (something)" mean?	to be not touching something	We checked that the ladder was clear of the electrical wires before we painted the house.

get off (someone`s) back What does "get off (someone`s) back" mean?	to leave someone alone and not bother him or her	I wish that my supervisor would get off my back.
straight from the shoulder What does "straight from the shoulder" mean?	an open and honest way of speaking	He was speaking straight from the shoulder when he told the workers about the possible factory closing.
Pull out of the fire What does "Pull out of the fire" mean?	If you pull something out of the fire, you save or rescue it.
pooped What does "pooped" mean?	very tired; exhausted.	"I went to bed really early last night. I waspooped!"
def What does "def" mean?	cool; wonderful; terrific
Game plan What does "Game plan" mean?	A game plan is a strategy.
schmoose What does "schmoose" mean?	gossip; discuss; cat

plea bargain What does "plea bargain" mean?	to plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her lawyer and the pr	The man decided to plea bargain in order not to have a long trial with an uncertain result.
land an account What does "land an account" mean?	to acquire an account	The salesman landed a large account on his first day of work.
Go by the boards What does "Go by the boards" mean?	If something goes by the boards, it fails to get approved or accepted.
generous to a fault What does "generous to a fault" mean?	to be too generous	My friend is generous to a fault and he sometimes gives too much to his friends. get Idioms

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