In Droves Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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In droves What does In droves mean?	When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quickly.
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come from nowhere What does "come from nowhere" mean?	to come as a surprise and with no warning	The truck came from nowhere as we were driving along the road.

So on and so forth What does "So on and so forth" mean?	And so on and so forth mean the same as etcetera (etc.).
Walk a fine line What does "Walk a fine line" mean?	If you have to walk a fine line, you have to be very careful not to annoy or anger people or groups that are competing. ('Walk a thin line' is an alternative.)
psyched What does "psyched" mean?	thrilled; excited; stimulated; eager
hot potato What does "hot potato" mean?	a question or argument that is controversial and difficult to settle	The issue of building the nuclear power plant is a hot potato for the town council.
rotten What does "rotten" mean?	stinky; smelly; disgusting
lose one's grip What does "lose one's grip" mean?	lose control of a situation	I think that our boss is losing his grip in his ability to control the workplace.

weigh on/upon (someone) What does "weigh on/upon (someone)" mean?	be a weight or pressure on someone or something, worry or upset someone	The pressure of her exams has begun to weigh upon my sister.
deep water What does "deep water" mean?	serious trouble or difficulty	The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money.

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In Droves Idiom