Life And Limb Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Life and limb What does Life and limb mean?	When people risk life and limb, they could be killed or suffer serious injuries.
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Fifth wheel What does "Fifth wheel" mean?	A fifth wheel is something unnecessary or useless.

The be all and end all What does "The be all and end all" mean?	The phrase 'The be all and end all' means that a something is the final, or ultimate outcome or result of a situation or event.
keep a cool head What does "keep a cool head" mean?	to keep calm in a difficult and stressful situation	The bank manager kept a cool head during the bank robbery.
Made in the shade What does "Made in the shade" mean?	One has an easy time in life or in a given situation. Finding things working to one's benefit.
no sweat What does "no sweat" mean?	no problem	"No sweat. I will help you all day tomorrow if you need me."
Cupboard love What does "Cupboard love" mean?	(UK) To show love to gain something from someone
wind up What does "wind up" mean?	make very excited, nervous or upset	I was really wound up yesterday after work and I couldn`t get to sleep easily.

Go fry an egg What does "Go fry an egg" mean?	This is used to tell someone to go away and leave you alone.
Hard to come by What does "Hard to come by" mean?	If something is hard to come by, it is difficult to find.
local color What does "local color" mean?	the traditional features of a place which give it its own character	The weekend vegetable market added much local color to the small town.
hog What does "hog" mean?	use all of; use a great deal of; take up most or all of something.	Don't hog all the pizza. I want some too.

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Life And Limb Idiom