Double Whammy Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Double whammy What does Double whammy mean?	A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time.
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choke (someone) up or choke up (someone) What does "choke (someone) up or choke up (someone)" mean?	to make someone cry or become overemotional and speechless	The story of the boy's illness choked the woman up.
All in your head What does "All in your head" mean?	If something is all in your head, you have imagined it and it is not real.
bandit What does "bandit" mean?	hostile aircraft
On your toes What does "On your toes" mean?	Someone on his or her toes is alert and ready to go.
live high off/on the hog What does "live high off/on the hog" mean?	to live well and eat good food	The woman lives high on the hog when she goes away on a business trip.
hit bottom What does "hit bottom" mean?	be at the very lowest, not be able to go any lower	The economy hit bottom last year but is finally starting to improve.

before long What does "before long" mean?	soon.	A: "I'm really tired of working."B: "Just be patient. The weekend will be here before long."
have half a mind to (do something) What does "have half a mind to (do something)" mean?	feel tempted or inclined to do something	I have half a mind to go and offer my resignation to the president.
breathe one's last What does "breathe one's last" mean?	to die, breathe one's last breath before dying	The elderly man breathed his last late yesterday evening.
bail a company out or bail out a company What does "bail a company out or bail out a company" mean?	to rescue a company that has financial problems	The government bailed out the bank to maintain stability in the economy.

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Double Whammy Idiom