Light Years Ahead Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Light years ahead What does Light years ahead mean?	If you are light years ahead of others, you are a long way in front of them in terms of development, success, etc.
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do (something) like it is going out of fashion/style What does "do (something) like it is going out of fashion/style" mean?	to use/buy/eat much or too much of something	My friend is spending money like it is going out of fashion.

pops What does "pops" mean?	you (when addressing an older male you do not personally know).	Hey, pops, help me out here for a minute.
pussy What does "pussy" mean?	female genitalia
Blow by blow What does "Blow by blow" mean?	A blow-by-blow description gives every detail in sequence.
burn one`s bridges behind one What does "burn one`s bridges behind one" mean?	to do something that makes going back impossible	The man burned his bridges behind him and is unable to work in the same industry again.
in general What does "in general" mean?	in most situations or circumstances	In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager.
a far cry from (something) What does "a far cry from (something)" mean?	something very different from something	The man's statement is a far cry from what he told me over the telephone.
noogie What does "noogie" mean?	using the knucles to rub somebody's head (done among children)
for the sake of (someone or something) What does "for the sake of (someone or something)" mean?	for the good of someone or something	My father decided to quit his job for the sake of his health.
yank one's strap What does "yank one's strap" mean?	masturbate (said of men)
take sides What does "take sides" mean?	to support one side or the other side	"You should not take sides in some arguments or both sides will be angry at you."
hunk of ass What does "hunk of ass" mean?	potential partner for sex (usually a woman)

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Light Years Ahead Idiom