Dead Air Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Dead air What does Dead air mean?	When there is a period of total silence, there is dead air.
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shake (hands) on (something) What does "shake (hands) on (something)" mean?	to shake the hand of someone as a sign of agreement about something	I shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work.
able to (do something) standing on one's head What does "able to (do something) standing on one's head" mean?	to be able to do something very easily and quickly	The man is able to do his job standing on his head.
the living end What does "the living end" mean?	great, fantastic, the ultimate	My sister said that her new boyfriend was the living end.
Bur under my saddle What does "Bur under my saddle" mean?	A bur under your saddle is something that annoys you or spurs you into action.('Burr' is an alternative spelling.)
drop in (on someone) What does "drop in (on someone)" mean?	to make a short or unplanned visit to someone	I want to drop in on my friend after I finish work.

(one's) flesh and blood What does "(one's) flesh and blood" mean?	a close relative (father,daughter,brother etc.), a living human body	The man's own flesh and blood refused to help him when he needed money.
under one`s own steam What does "under one`s own steam" mean?	by one`s own efforts, without help	He was able to go home under his own steam even though he was feeling very sick.
Slowly, slowly catchy monkey What does "Slowly, slowly catchy monkey" mean?	This means that eventually you will achieve your goal.

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Dead Air Idiom