Hope In Hell Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Hope in hell What does Hope in hell mean?	If something hasn't got a hope in hell, it stands absolutely no chance of succeeding.
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munchkin What does "munchkin" mean?	small, unimportant person

the milk of human kindness What does "the milk of human kindness" mean?	natural kindness and sympathy shown to others	The woman who volunteered at the hospital was full of the milk of human kindness.
facts speak for themselves What does "facts speak for themselves" mean?	the known facts about something clearly show the answers to any questions about it	The facts speak for themselves and there is no reason to ask any questions about the problem.
make it to first base What does "make it to first base" mean?	successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing something	successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing somethingI was not able to make it to first base in my attempt to have my boss change my work schedule.
lose one's train of thought What does "lose one's train of thought" mean?	to forget what one was talking about or thinking about	I lost my train of thought during my meeting with my boss.
tied to one's mother's apron strings What does "tied to one's mother's apron strings" mean?	to be dominated or dependent on one's mother	The boy is tied to his mother's apron strings and he never wants to leave home.
up in arms What does "up in arms" mean?	very angry and wanting to fight, equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight	The students were up in arms over the school's plan to make them wear uniforms.
sadder but wiser What does "sadder but wiser" mean?	unhappy but educated (said about someone or something after an unpleasant experience)	The man was sadder but wiser after he learned that his wallet had been stolen.
on a par with What does "on a par with" mean?	equal in importance or quality to something or someone (par is the usual number of strokes that are needed to get around a golf course)	equal in importance or quality to something or someone (par is the usual number of strokes that are needed to get around a golf course)The recent scandal involving steroids in sports was on a par with other major scandals of several decades ago.
fink What does "fink" mean?	informer; someone who reveals secrets

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Hope In Hell Idiom