Go By The Boards Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Go by the boards What does Go by the boards mean?	If something goes by the boards, it fails to get approved or accepted.
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eating (someone) What does "eating (someone)" mean?	to be bothering or worrying someone	I do not know what is eating my friend but she is not in a good mood today.

money is the root of all evil What does "money is the root of all evil" mean?	money causes most problems/wrongdoings in life	Many people believe that money is the root of all evil and that it causes people many problems.
shellacked What does "shellacked" mean?	defeated; beaten (often in a game or other contest)
toss off (something) What does "toss off (something)" mean?	to drink something rapidly	We tossed off a couple of drinks before we went home for the evening.
Chew the cud What does "Chew the cud" mean?	If you chew the cud, you think carefully about something.
coat and tie What does "coat and tie" mean?	a jacket or a sports coat and a necktie	The company asked everyone to wear a coat and tie to the company dinner.
Out of the gate running What does "Out of the gate running" mean?	If someone comes out of the gate running, they start something at a fast pace, without any build-up.
bear one's cross What does "bear one's cross" mean?	to carry or bear a burden	Raising three children on her own was the way that the woman had to bear her cross.
wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve What does "wear one`s heart on one`s sleeve" mean?	to show one`s feelings openly	The girl is wearing her heart on her sleeve and everyone knows that she is having problems with her boyfriend.

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Go By The Boards Idiom