Foul Play Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Foul play What does Foul play mean?	If the police suspect foul play, they think a crime was committed.
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look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary What does "look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary" mean?	seem very self-satisified, look like you have just had some kind of success	He looked like the cat that ate the canary when he came in with a smile on his face after receiving his special bonus.
Be careful what you wish for What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?	If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)
barf What does "barf" mean?	vomit
enforcer What does "enforcer" mean?	bodyguard; thug; tough guy

sting What does "sting" mean?	cheat; deceive; swindle
wipe off What does "wipe off" mean?	remove something by wiping or rubbing	We always wipe off the table before we have dinner.
ten-four What does "ten-four" mean?	I understand you.	"Ten-four," the man said when his friend asked him if he understood the plan.
go around What does "go around" mean?	to go from one place or person to another	We plan to go around to several shops until we find a cheap computer.

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Foul Play Idiom