On Your Tod Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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On your tod What does On your tod mean?	If you are on your tod, you are alone.
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for one's (own) sake What does "for one's (own) sake" mean?	for one's benefit	I told my aunt that for her own sake she must stop smoking.

let down (something) or let (something) down What does "let down (something) or let (something) down " mean?	to lengthen something, to make something longer	The woman wanted to let down her dress because it was too short.
in view of What does "in view of" mean?	after thinking about, because of	In view of the large number of people who have come, I think that we will need a bigger room.
out on parole What does "out on parole" mean?	out of jail but being supervised by the police	While the criminal was out on parole he was forced to meet with a social worker every two weeks.
dummy What does "dummy" mean?	dumb, idiotic person
under age What does "under age" mean?	below the legal age to do something	The boy was under age and was not able to buy any cigarettes.
as easy as duck soup What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?	very easy	It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.
To err is human, to forgive divine What does "To err is human, to forgive divine" mean?	This idiom is used when someone has done something wrong, suggesting that they should be forgiven.
ears are burning What does "ears are burning" mean?	someone is talking about you when you are not there	My ears are burning and I think that someone is talking about me.

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On Your Tod Idiom