Mom And Pop Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Mom and pop What does Mom and pop mean?	A mom and pop business is a small business, especially if it is run by members of a family. It can used in a wider sense to mean that something is small scale.
	Some Random Idioms
choke What does "choke" mean?	panic (usually before an exam).	I totally choked on the calc test last week.

have to live with (something) What does "have to live with (something)" mean?	have to endure something	Although the house is very cold we will have to live with it.
IRC What does "IRC" mean?	Internet relay chat
have an ax to grind (with someone) What does "have an ax to grind (with someone)" mean?	have something to complain about	My co-worker has an ax to grind with our boss and is always complaining.
for all one is worth What does "for all one is worth" mean?	as hard as one can	"I will try for all I am worth to help you get the job at the supermarket."
have a sweet tooth What does "have a sweet tooth" mean?	to have a desire to eat sweet foods	I have a sweet tooth and I love chocolate bars.

take a turn for the worse What does "take a turn for the worse" mean?	to start to get worse	The condition of the patient suddenly took a turn for the worse.
kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet in honor of someone	We killed the fatted calf for my cousin after she returned from her trip abroad.
have a thing going with (someone) What does "have a thing going with (someone)" mean?	have a romantic relationship with someone	I think that the secretary has a thing going with one of the salesmen.

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Mom And Pop Idiom