GSW Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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GSW What does GSW mean?	gunshot wound
	Some Random Idioms
stick to one's ribs What does "stick to one's ribs" mean?	to last a long time and to fill one up (used for food)	The meal that my grandmother made stuck to my ribs.

to one's heart's content What does "to one's heart's content" mean?	as much as one wants	The little boy was able to play in the water to his heart's content.
round-trip ticket What does "round-trip ticket" mean?	a train/bus/plane ticket that allows one to go to the destination and return home	We purchased a round-trip ticket because it was cheaper than a one-way ticket.
resonate with (someone) What does "resonate with (someone)" mean?	to appeal to someone or cause someone to like something	The idea of a film festival resonated with most members of the community.
stick one`s neck out (for someone or something) What does "stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)" mean?	to do something dangerous or risky for someone	My friend will never stick his neck out to help other people.
as black as a sweep What does "as black as a sweep" mean?	very dirty/black (a chimney sweep cleans chimneys and becomes very black)	My friend was as black as a sweep after he finished cleaning the basement.

sit idly by What does "sit idly by" mean?	to sit and watch something while others work, to ignore a situation that calls for help	The man sat idly by while the others worked hard.
out of proportion What does "out of proportion" mean?	to be showing the wrong proportion relative to something else	The size of the curtains were out of proportion to the small window that we wanted to use them for.
fish out of water What does "fish out of water" mean?	someone who does not fit in, an uncomfortable or awkward feeling	The woman felt like a fish out of water when she went to the party in her formal dress while everyone else was wearing jeans.
under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s experience, memory or possession	When he has more experience as a cook under his belt he will begin to look for a job.
a shoulder to cry on What does "a shoulder to cry on" mean?	someone to whom you can tell your problems to and then ask for sympathy and advice	I gave my friend a shoulder to cry on when I met him at the coffee shop.

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