Knee Jerk Reaction Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Knee-jerk reaction What does Knee-jerk reaction mean?	A knee-jerk reaction is an instant, instinctive response to a situation.
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bugger What does "bugger" mean?	contemplible, unappealing person
escape (someone's) notice What does "escape (someone's) notice" mean?	to go unnoticed	The fact that my library books were overdue escaped my notice.
keep good time What does "keep good time " mean?	work accurately (used for a clock or watch)	My watch has not been keeping good time lately.
set one`s heart on (something) What does "set one`s heart on (something)" mean?	to want something very much	I set my heart on a nice holiday this winter but I will not be able to go because I have no money.

D What does "D" mean?	Detroit (used with "the")
tri's What does "tri's" mean?	triceps (muscles on the back of the arm)
know where all the bodies are buried What does "know where all the bodies are buried" mean?	to know all the important details and secrets about something	Our new boss knows where all the bodies are buried in our company and knows how to keep a secret.
Cast a long shadow What does "Cast a long shadow" mean?	Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.
get the benefit of the doubt What does "get the benefit of the doubt" mean?	to receive a judgement in your favor when the evidence is neither for you nor against you	The girl got the benefit of the doubt and was not found guilty of the crime.
out of hand What does "out of hand" mean?	to be uncontrollable/wild	The party got out of hand and we had to call the police to quiet things.

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Knee Jerk Reaction Idiom