Dead And Buried Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Dead and buried What does Dead and buried mean?	If something is dead and buried, it has all long been settled and is not going to be reconsidered.
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cut out for (something) What does "cut out for (something)" mean?	to have a talent for something, to be suited for something	I do not think that I am cut out for the travelling that is required for my job.

by fits and starts What does "by fits and starts" mean?	irregularly, with many stops and starts	By fits and starts the company was finally able to begin business.
follow up (something) or follow (something) up What does "follow up (something) or follow (something) up" mean?	to make (one action) more successful by doing something more	The doctor followed up his phone call in the morning with a visit in the afternoon.
use one`s head/noggin/noodle What does "use one`s head/noggin/noodle" mean?	to use one's brain or mind, to use one's own common sense	Sometimes I think that the manager of the video store never uses her head when I ask her a question.
to cease and desist What does "to cease and desist" mean?	a legal phrase which means to stop doing something and not start again - often used in the form of a cease and desist order	The woman's husband was given a cease and desist order to stop bothering her.
on duty What does "on duty" mean?	to be at work, to be currently doing one's work	There was nobody on duty when we arrived at the swimming pool.
double back What does "double back" mean?	to turn back from where you are going or where you have been	We decided to double back from the arena and return home.
PTA What does "PTA" mean?	Parent-Teacher Association	Parent-Teacher AssociationWe got home late last night after attending our son's PTA meeting.
as dry as a bone What does "as dry as a bone" mean?	very dry	The river bed was as dry as a bone at the end of the summer.

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Dead And Buried Idiom