Money Laundering Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Money laundering What does Money laundering mean?	If people launder money, they get money made illegally into the mainstream so that it is believed to be legitimate and clean.
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thumb through (something) What does "thumb through (something)" mean?	to look through a book/magazine/newspaper without reading it carefully	I thumbed through several magazines while I was waiting for the dentist.

Game on What does "Game on" mean?	When someone says 'Game on!', it means that they are accepting a challenge or ready to get something done.
A for effort What does "A for effort" mean?	recognize that someone tries hard to do something even though they may not be successful	The students received an A for effort for their work on the class project.
an arm and a leg What does "an arm and a leg" mean?	(to cost) a large amount of money	His new car cost him an arm and a leg.
shoot the breeze/bull What does "shoot the breeze/bull" mean?	to talk idly	I met my friend at the supermarket and we decided to shoot the breeze for a few minutes.
pick up (someone) What does "pick up (someone)" mean?	to take someone to the police station, to arrest someone	The police picked up the man for drinking and driving.
deli What does "deli" mean?	of or like a delicatessen
Like the back of your hand What does "Like the back of your hand" mean?	If you know something like the back of your hand, you know it very well indeed.
bazillion What does "bazillion" mean?	a vast, enormous, or indefinite amount.	I've got like a bazillion things to do.
Sweep things under the carpet What does "Sweep things under the carpet" mean?	If people try to ignore unpleasant things and forget about them, they sweep them under the carpet.

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Money Laundering Idiom