American Idioms and Expressions

Keep It On The Q T Idiom

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Keep it on the Q T
What does Keep it on the Q T mean?
If you keep something on the Q T, you keep it quiet or secret.('Q-T' is also used.)

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make an appearance
What does "make an appearance" mean?
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See which way the cat jumps
What does "See which way the cat jumps" mean?
(AU) If you see which way the cat jumps, you postpone making a decision or acting until you have seen how things are developing.
red-eye
What does "red-eye" mean?
an airplane flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning We caught the red-eye flight last night and we are very tired today.

join the fray
What does "join the fray" mean?
join a fight or argumentI did not want to join the fray and argue with the other members of the group.
cook (someone`s) goose
What does "cook (someone`s) goose" mean?
to destroy someone`s future chances or reputationThe woman cooked her goose when she fought against her employer and lost.
elbow (someone) out of (something)
What does "elbow (someone) out of (something)" mean?
to force or pressure someone out of something (an office or position)The new manager got his new position by elbowing many others out of the way.
to one's heart's content
What does "to one's heart's content" mean?
as much as one wantsThe little boy was able to play in the water to his heart's content.
crash
What does "crash" mean?
computer failure
deal in (something)
What does "deal in (something)" mean?
to buy and sell somethingThe man has been dealing in antiques for many years.

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