On The Never Never Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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On the never-never What does On the never-never mean?	(UK) If you buy something on the never-never, you buy it on long-term credit.
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call for (someone) What does "call for (someone)" mean?	to come and get someone	"Could you please call for me before you go to the game."

flash in the pan What does "flash in the pan" mean?	someone or something that makes a flashy start and then fails	The man's sports career was a flash in the pan. Recently, I have not heard anything about him.
one and all What does "one and all" mean?	everyone	One and all were invited to the community center to listen to the famous author speak.
call the shots What does "call the shots" mean?	to be in charge, to give orders	The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company.
stroke What does "stroke" mean?	flatter or comfort somebody.	Just go stroke his ego, then you'll get a raise.
by the handful What does "by the handful" mean?	by the amount that one can measure in one handful	We were able to pick strawberries by the handful in the small field.
stark raving mad What does "stark raving mad" mean?	to be completely crazy	The woman who lives next door is stark raving mad.

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On The Never Never Idiom