Hand That Rocks The Cradle Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Hand That Rocks The Cradle Idiom mean?

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Hand that rocks the cradle What does Hand that rocks the cradle mean?	Women have a great power and influence because they have the greatest influence over the development of children- the hand that rocks the cradle. ('The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world' is the full form.)
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in deep What does "in deep" mean?	seriously mixed up in something like debt or trouble	The man is in deep because of debt and other problems.

cover for (someone) What does "cover for (someone)" mean?	to make excuses for someone, to cover someone's errors	I covered for my friend when she was late for work.
pop a boner What does "pop a boner" mean?	get an erection
make a fast/quick buck What does "make a fast/quick buck" mean?	make money with little effort	The two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom.
speak off the cuff What does "speak off the cuff" mean?	to speak in public without preparation	My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.
lick/whip (something) into shape What does "lick/whip (something) into shape" mean?	put someone or something into good condition	The young man joined the military and was quickly whipped into shape.
out on the town What does "out on the town" mean?	to be celebrating someplace around town	I am tired today because we were out on the town last night.
as good as one's word What does "as good as one's word" mean?	to be dependable in keeping one's promises	My friend is always as good as his word and you can always trust him.
in two minds about (something) What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?	to be undecided about something	My niece is in two minds about whether or not she will visit me this summer.
rub (someone) the wrong way What does "rub (someone) the wrong way" mean?	to irritate someone (just as you would irritate a dog or cat if you rub their fur the wrong way)	The woman who I work with rubs me the wrong way.

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Hand That Rocks The Cradle Idiom