American Idioms and Expressions

GOK Idiom

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GOK
What does GOK mean?		 God only knows (what is wrong with the patient)

Some Random Idioms
put one's money where one's mouth is
What does "put one's money where one's mouth is" mean?		 to follow through with a stated intentionThe company always says that they will buy a new computer for the secretary but they should put their money where their mouth is and buy it.
yellow streak
What does "yellow streak" mean?		 cowardice in a person`s characterHe has a yellow streak and will not help defend his friends.
boneyard
What does "boneyard" mean?		junkyard for vehicles. I found a fender for my car in the boneyard.
break out in (something)
What does "break out in (something)" mean?		 to begin showing a rash or other skin disorderI broke out in a terrible rash after eating the raw shrimp at the restaurant.
stock up on (something)
What does "stock up on (something)" mean?		 to build up a supply of somethingWe are trying to stock up on wood before the winter.
hard of hearing
What does "hard of hearing" mean?		 unable to hear well, partially deafMy grandfather is hard of hearing.
make heads or tails (out) of (something)
What does "make heads or tails (out) of (something)" mean?		 to find meaning in something, to understand something I was unable to make heads or tails out of our company's plans to restructure our department.
hate (someone`s) guts
What does "hate (someone`s) guts" mean?		 feel very strong dislike for someoneI absolutely hate the apartment manager's guts after she caused me so many problems.
baptism of fire
What does "baptism of fire" mean?		 a first experience of something (often difficult or unpleasant)We went through a baptism of fire when we had to learn how to operate the small business.
pay one's dues
What does "pay one's dues" mean?		 to earn one's right to something through hard work or sufferingThe young athlete worked hard to pay his dues in order to get on the best team in the city.
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