Knock Something On The Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Knock Something On The Head Idiom mean?

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Knock something on the head What does Knock something on the head mean?	If you knock something on the head, you stop it or stop doing it.
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for sale What does "for sale" mean?	to be available to buy	There was a sign in front of the house that said it was for sale.

never look a gift horse in the mouth What does "never look a gift horse in the mouth" mean?	do not complain when you receive a gift	You should never look a gift horse in the mouth and instead accept a gift even if you do not want or need it.
get credit for (a course) What does "get credit for (a course)" mean?	receive official recognition and credits after passing a course	I was able to get credit for the course even though I had taken a similar course before.
Make a monkey of someone What does "Make a monkey of someone" mean?	If you make a monkey of someone, you make them look foolish.
Mailed fist What does "Mailed fist" mean?	Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. 'Iron fist' is an alternative form.
roit What does "roit" mean?	an amusing, entertaining person or thing
A little learning is a dangerous thing What does "A little learning is a dangerous thing" mean?	A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.eg. he said he'd done a course on home electrics, but when he tried to mend my table lamp, he fused all the lights! I think a little learning is a dangerous thing

set (someone or something) free What does "set (someone or something) free" mean?	to release someone or something	The conservation officers went to the mountains and set the bear free.
save up for (something) What does "save up for (something)" mean?	to save money in order to buy something	My friend's brother is saving up for a new digital camera.
black box What does "black box" mean?	an electronic device such as a flight recorder that can be removed from an aircraft as a single package	The investigators searched for a long time in order to find the black box of the airplane.
(not) have anything to do with someone What does "(not) have anything to do with someone" mean?	(not) want to be a friend/work/do business with someone	My father will not have anything to do with the salesman because he sold him the faulty car.
have broad shoulders What does "have broad shoulders" mean?	have the ability to work hard and take on responsibilities and accept criticism (because you are strong with broad shoulders)	The man has broad shoulders and does much more than his share of work in our company.

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Knock Something On The Head Idiom