Laughing Stock Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Laughing stock What does Laughing stock mean?	If someone becomes a laughing stock they do something so stupid or wrong that no one can take them seriously and people scorn and laugh at them.
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turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) or turn up one's nose at (someone or something) What does "turn one`s nose up at (someone or something) or turn up one's nose at (someone or something)" mean?	to reject someone or something, to express scorn for someone or something	My sister turned up her nose at the chance to go to nursing school.

in short supply What does "in short supply" mean?	to not have enough of something, to be less than the amount or number needed	Experienced computer programmers are in short supply in our company.
make one`s mouth water What does "make one`s mouth water" mean?	to make someone hungry, to make someone want to eat or drink something very much	The restaurant is wonderful and when I see the menu it makes my mouth water.
Nerves of steel What does "Nerves of steel" mean?	If someone has nerves of steel, they don't get frightened when other people do.
Short-change What does "Short-change" mean?	If you are short-changed, someone cheats you of money or doesn't give you full value for something.
cast a vote What does "cast a vote" mean?	to vote for something	I cast a vote in the election for a new class president.

zero hour What does "zero hour" mean?	the time when an important decision or change is supposed to come	We waited for zero hour and the time when the new computer system was supposed to begin operating.
speak up What does "speak up" mean?	to speak in a loud or clear voice	I asked the teacher to speak up as I could not hear him at all.
dog What does "dog" mean?	berate; criticize (someone)
get one's foot in the door What does "get one's foot in the door" mean?	to begin to do something that you hope will lead to future success (often used with jobs or careers)	I was able to get my foot in the door of the banking industry when I found a job at a bank.
there is no such thing as a free lunch What does "there is no such thing as a free lunch" mean?	you cannot get something without working for it or paying for it	There is no such thing as a free lunch and you must work hard if you want to get something in life.
have (someone's) number What does "have (someone's) number" mean?	to get the key information to be able to understand someone	"I have that man's number. He is a liar and cannot be trusted."

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Laughing Stock Idiom