Down The Pan Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Down the pan What does Down the pan mean?	If something has gone down the pan, it has failed or been ruined.
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last will and testament What does "last will and testament" mean?	one's will (especially its latest edition) - a will is the legal term to describe what a person wants to do with his or her property after they die	I went to a lawyer in order to write my last will and testament.

tranny What does "tranny" mean?	transmission in a car
It's your funeral What does "It's your funeral" mean?	The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
under one`s thumb What does "under one`s thumb" mean?	to be obedient to someone, to be controlled by someone	The woman has her husband under her thumb and she never gives him any freedom at all.
the last person What does "the last person" mean?	the most unlikely person to do something or to be seen somewhere	My friend is the last person that you would expect to see in a clothing store buying clothes.
take (someone) for granted What does "take (someone) for granted" mean?	to accept someone without gratitude or as a matter of course	Everybody takes the office clerk for granted and nobody ever thanks her.
Collateral damage What does "Collateral damage" mean?	Accidental or unintended damage or casualties are collateral damage.
get the nod What does "get the nod" mean?	to be chosen for something	My favorite candidate got the nod to represent us in the election.

bump What does "bump" mean?	remove a passenger with a confirmed reservation as a result of the flight being overbooked.	I got bumped from my flight and am stuck here for two hours.
get one`s feet wet What does "get one`s feet wet" mean?	to begin to do something for the first time	We do not have to finish this job today but at least we can get our feet wet and start.

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