Hit The Airwaves Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Hit the airwaves What does Hit the airwaves mean?	If someone hits the airwaves, they go on radio and TV to promote something or to tell their side of a story.
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in spades What does "in spades" mean?	as much or more than you could want (spades are the highest ranking cards in the game of bridge)	The sick child received get well cards in spades when the radio station talked about his illness.

frigid What does "frigid" mean?	sexually disinterested; not into sexual activity.	She's so frigid, she won't even kiss me.
ears are red What does "ears are red" mean?	one's ears are red from embarrassment	My ears were red after hearing what the teacher said about me.
grounds for (something) What does "grounds for (something)" mean?	the basis/reason for legal action or a complaint	The fact that the man stole the money was grounds for his dismissal from the company.
A rising tide lifts all boats What does "A rising tide lifts all boats" mean?	This idiom, coined by John F Kennedy, describes the idea that when an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it.
on the ropes What does "on the ropes" mean?	in a desperate situation or near defeat (from boxing where the losing boxer is forced back against the ropes)	in a desperate situation or near defeat (from boxing where the losing boxer is forced back against the ropes)The boxer was on the ropes and it seemed impossible for him to win the match.

throw one's hands up in horror What does "throw one's hands up in horror" mean?	to be shocked, to raise one's hands in fright	The girl threw her hands up in horror when she saw the injured dog on the road.
happy hour What does "happy hour" mean?	a time in bars or restaurants when drinks are served at a discount	We stopped at the restaurant during happy hour and had a drink.
lip service What does "lip service" mean?	support shown by words only and not by action	They paid lip service to the proposal but I don`t think that they really support it.
bet on the wrong horse What does "bet on the wrong horse" mean?	to misjudge a coming event, to misread the future	I think that my uncle bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money in the new stock.

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Hit The Airwaves Idiom