Grease Monkey Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Grease monkey What does Grease monkey mean?	A grease monkey is an idiomatic term for a mechanic.
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check into (a motel/hotel) What does "check into (a motel/hotel)" mean?	to register at a motel or hotel	We arrived at the hotel and then checked in.
baster baby What does "baster baby" mean?	baby resulting from artificial insemination
you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs What does "you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs" mean?	you cannot do something without causing some problems or having some effects	"You can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs and if you want to change the work schedules, then you are going to cause problems."
play innocent What does "play innocent" mean?	to pretend to be innocent and not concerned about something	The little boy played innocent when the teacher asked him about the broken window.
A OK What does "A OK" mean?	If things are A OK, they are absolutely fine.
black diamond What does "black diamond" mean?	first sergeant (named for the black diamond in the rank insignia in the U.S. Army)
Wear your heart on your sleeve What does "Wear your heart on your sleeve" mean?	Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve shows their emotions and feelings publicly.
on (someone's) account What does "on (someone's) account" mean?	because of someone	We went to the children's festival on our daughter's account.
get a bang out of (someone or something) What does "get a bang out of (someone or something)" mean?	to receive special pleasure from someone or something	My father gets a bang out of the funny birthday cards that we send him.
Slim chance What does "Slim chance" mean?	A slim chance is a very small chance.

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Grease Monkey Idiom