Horse Trading Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Horse trading What does Horse trading mean?	Horse trading is an idiom used to describe negotiations, especially where these are difficult and involve a lot of compromise.
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Golden rule What does "Golden rule" mean?	The golden rule is the most essential or fundamental rule associated with something. Originally, it was not a general reference to an all purpose first rule applicable to many groups or protocols, but referred to a verse in the Bible about treating people they way you would want them to treat you, which was considered the First Rule of behavior towards all by all.

hold (someone's) hand What does "hold (someone's) hand" mean?	to help someone in an unfamiliar or frightening situation	The manager had to hold the new employee's hand as the employee learned the new job.
beer What does "beer " mean?	drink beer.	Beer me.
VTR What does "VTR" mean?	Video Tape Recorder	Video Tape RecorderThe VTR in the classroom was missing because someone was using it for a meeting.
off one`s chest What does "off one`s chest" mean?	remove something so it doesn't bother one anymore	I talked to my friend for a long time and was able to get some problems off my chest.
blackball (someone) What does "blackball (someone)" mean?	to exclude/ostracize someone socially, to reject someone	The businessman was blackballed in the industry because of his bad business practices.
scope out What does "scope out" mean?	assess or evaluate somebody visually
rack What does "rack" mean?	bed; cot
have had it up to here with (someone or something) What does "have had it up to here with (someone or something)" mean?	have reached the end of one's endurance or tolerance	The teacher has had it up to here with the bad behavior of the students.
keep one's feet on the ground What does "keep one's feet on the ground" mean?	remain firmly established	My friend lost his job but he is trying hard to keep his feet on the ground.
munchkin What does "munchkin" mean?	small, unimportant person
close to the bone What does "close to the bone" mean?	something (a story/remark) that is embarrassing or upsetting	The remarks of my boss hit close to the bone when he began to criticize my work habits.

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Horse Trading Idiom