Hat Trick Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Hat trick What does Hat trick mean?	The accomplishment of three successes or wins.	Pam has pulled off a hat trick, three divorces, three big settlements. "Hat trick" originated from the English game of Cricket. The term originally referred to a bowler retiring three consecutive batsman with three consecutive balls. This is roughly equivalent to a pitcher in baseball striking out three consecutive batters using only three pitches to each! This was considered quite an accomplishment and was traditionally rewarded with a hat. The term is now used for other sports, always referring to an accomplishment of three. A popular use today is three goals by a single player in one game of hockey or soccer.
	Some Random Idioms
raise one's voice to (someone) What does "raise one's voice to (someone)" mean?	to speak loudly or shout at someone in anger	The child was told not to raise his voice to his parents.

put (someone) down as (something bad) What does "put (someone) down as (something bad)" mean?	to judge that someone is bad or undesirable in some way	The store clerk immediately put the young man down as someone who may steal something in the store.
hit the jackpot What does "hit the jackpot" mean?	be very lucky or successful	She hit the jackpot when she bought a lottery ticket last week.
bread and water What does "bread and water" mean?	the most basic meal that is possible (just as you would get in prison)	The prisoners were fed bread and water for several days last winter.
get into What does "get into" mean?	to secure a place in a college or university or course	My friend wants to get into a good university.
at the bottom of the hour What does "at the bottom of the hour" mean?	on the half hour (10:30, 11:30 etc.)	At the bottom of the hour they opened the store for the customers.
strike (someone) as funny What does "strike (someone) as funny" mean?	to seem funny to someone	The comments of my teacher often strike me as funny.

touch a raw nerve What does "touch a raw nerve" mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	The criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the secretary.
sue me What does "sue me" mean?	idiom. retort said to reject or dismiss somebody's statement.	You say you don't like it? So sue me.
have (something) in stock What does "have (something) in stock" mean?	have goods available to sell	The store does not have any CD players in stock.
on one`s toes What does "on one`s toes" mean?	to be alert	The teacher asks the students many questions to keep them on their toes.
holy shit What does "holy shit" mean?	a strong expression of surprise, fear, or disbelief.	Holy shit! I don't believe it.
dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone) What does "dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone)" mean?	to find out something bad about someone	The newspaper worked hard to dig up some dirt on the politician.

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Hat Trick Idiom