Great Scott Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Great Scott What does Great Scott mean?	An exclamation of surprise.
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get religion What does "get religion" mean?	to develop a strong religious belief	My uncle recently got religion and is serious about it.

take one`s own medicine What does "take one`s own medicine" mean?	to accept punishment without complaining	He likes to criticize others but he can never take his own medicine when others criticize him.
put up with (someone or something) What does "put up with (someone or something)" mean?	to patiently accept or endure someone or something	The man makes a great effort to put up with his wife`s complaints.
Come again. What does "Come again." mean?	Please repeat or say that again.	"Come again. I did not hear you the first time."
No question What does "No question" mean?	This idiom means that something is certain or definite.
in good faith What does "in good faith" mean?	with good and honest intentions	I went to the mediation session in good faith to try and resolve the dispute.
nest egg What does "nest egg" mean?	the money that someone has saved up	I made a nest egg when I was working and I am now able to go to school.
blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	someone from a noble or aristocratic family	The art exhibition attracted many of the blue bloods in the town.
reduced to (something) What does "reduced to (something)" mean?	to be brought into a humble condition or state	The building was reduced to ashes after the terrible fire.
line of products What does "line of products" mean?	a group or category of products that are similar to each other	Our company will introduce a new line of products in the autumn.

American Idioms and Expressions

Great Scott Idiom