Have A Bash Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Have a bash What does Have a bash mean?	If you have a bash at something, you try to do it, especially when there isn't much chance of success.
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in and of itself What does "in and of itself" mean?	considering one thing alone	In and of itself there is no problem having a large number of people at the dinner. However, the fire regulations do not allow so many people to be in the building

ugly duckling What does "ugly duckling" mean?	an ugly or plain child who grows up to be attractive	She was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
overnight (something) What does "overnight (something)" mean?	to send a document or package somewhere for delivery the next day	We decided to overnight the new contract to our supplier.
as white as a ghost What does "as white as a ghost" mean?	very pale because of fear or shock or illness	My sister became as white as a ghost when she saw the man at the window.
go against the grain What does "go against the grain" mean?	to go against the natural direction or inclination of something	The man's unfriendly attitude goes against the grain of the usually friendly company.
lose one's marbles/mind What does "lose one's marbles/mind" mean?	to go crazy, to go out of one's mind	I think that the man next door is beginning to lose his marbles.
More heat than light What does "More heat than light" mean?	If a discussion generates more heat than light, it doesn't provide answers, but does make people angry.
play one's trump card What does "play one's trump card" mean?	to use one's most powerful or effective strategy or device	I played my trump card when I told my boss that I would quit if I did not get an increase in salary.

carry the torch What does "carry the torch" mean?	to show loyalty to a cause or a person	The mayor has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time.
AA What does "AA" mean?	Alcoholic's Anonymous - a group that helps people recover from alcohol abuse	Alcoholic's Anonymous - a group that helps people recover from alcohol abuseMy boss has been going to AA meetings for over a year.
by way of (something) What does "by way of (something)" mean?	as a substitute for something, as a form/example of something	By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.
draw interest What does "draw interest" mean?	(for money) to earn interest while it is on deposit at a bank	We put the money into our bank account so that it would draw interest.
as soft as a baby's bottom What does "as soft as a baby's bottom" mean?	very soft and smooth	My new silk pajamas are as soft as a baby's bottom.

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Have A Bash Idiom