Lap Of The Gods Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Lap of the gods What does Lap of the gods mean?	If something is in the lap of the gods, it is beyond our control and fate will decide the outcome.
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would just as soon What does "would just as soon" mean?	prefer to do one thing rather than another	I would just as soon stay at home as go to a movie.

out in force What does "out in force" mean?	to appear in great numbers	The volunteers were out in force all weekend as they tried to collect money for the new hospital.
between a rock and a hard place What does "between a rock and a hard place" mean?	to be in a very difficult position	We were between a rock and a hard place in our effort to solve the problem.
carry out (something) What does "carry out (something)" mean?	to do something, to put something (a plan) into action, to accomplish something	We were able to carry out the move with no problems.
player What does "player" mean?	person who has power, influence, or authority in a situation
come down What does "come down" mean?	disappointment; letdown
ticked What does "ticked" mean?	upset; angry
knock oneself out What does "knock oneself out" mean?	make a great effort	They really knocked themselves out trying to make the party successful.
hit someone below the belt What does "hit someone below the belt" mean?	unfair, not following the rules (from hitting low in boxing)	unfair, not following the rules (from hitting low in boxing)It was a case of hitting someone below the belt when the girl stole her best friend's boyfriend from her.
gun for (something) What does "gun for (something)" mean?	to try very hard to get a prize or promotion etc.	I have been gunning for the sales job for a long time.
yellow journalism What does "yellow journalism" mean?	cheap and overly sensational newspaper writing	The article in the paper about the scandal was a good example of yellow journalism.
get the third degree What does "get the third degree" mean?	to be questioned in great detail and for a long period of time	The boy got the third degree when he came home late for dinner.

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Lap Of The Gods Idiom