Guinea Pig Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Guinea-pig What does Guinea-pig mean?	If you are a guinea-pig, you take part in an experiment of some sort and are used in the testing.
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no bed of roses What does "no bed of roses" mean?	a difficult or bad situation	It is no bed of roses to have no job and a large family to support.
carry a lot of weight with (someone or something) What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?	to be very influential with someone or with a group of people	The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
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.
In the making What does "In the making" mean?	When something is in the making, it means it is in the process of being made.

ebb and flow What does "ebb and flow" mean?	the decrease and increase of something like the tide	The ebb and flow of the singer's popularity was always a topic of conversation.
able to breathe freely again What does "able to breathe freely again" mean?	to be able to relax after a busy and stressful time	I could breathe freely again when the exams were over.
put (someone) on the spot What does "put (someone) on the spot" mean?	to ask someone embarrassing questions	The teacher put me on the spot with her questions during the class.
sponge off What does "sponge off" mean?	live off somebody without paying for rent, food, or other costs
out What does "out" mean?	reveal somebody as a homosexual
have a card up one`s sleeve What does "have a card up one`s sleeve" mean?	to have a reserve plan or a secret advantage	I do not know the manager's plans but I think that he has a card up his sleeve and he will soon make an important announcement.

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Guinea Pig Idiom