John Doe Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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John Doe What does John Doe mean?	a name used for an unknown/average person	The application forms use the name "John Doe" as the name of a person who is applying for something.
John Doe What does John Doe mean?	a name used for an unknown or average person	The application form uses the name "John Doe" as the name of a person who is applying for something.
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a fine-toothed/tooth comb What does "a fine-toothed/tooth comb" mean?	a very careful check of something	We went over the apartment with a fine-toothed comb but I could not find my keys.

zap What does "zap" mean?	shock somebody	Don't zap me, bro!
call (someone) on the carpet What does "call (someone) on the carpet" mean?	to call someone before an authority to be scolded or reprimanded	The salesman was called on the carpet by his boss for losing the big sale.
lay one's cards on the table What does "lay one's cards on the table" mean?	to be open and honest about one's intentions	Our boss laid his cards on the table during the meeting.
sands of time What does "sands of time" mean?	the accumulated tiny amounts of time (like the sand in an hourglass)	The sands of time have done much to change the woman's attitude toward her sister.

have one's eyes glued to (something) What does "have one's eyes glued to (something)" mean?	to watch something very carefully and not look away from it	Everybody in the airport lobby had their eyes glued to the television screen.
feel fit What does "feel fit" mean?	to feel well and healthy	I feel fit so I plan to go for a long walk this weekend.
piece of the action What does "piece of the action" mean?	a share in the activity or the profits of something	The inventor wanted a piece of the action from the new equipment that he had invented.

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John Doe Idiom