PDA Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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PDA What does PDA mean?	public display of affection.	No PDA around here.
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keen on (someone or something) What does "keen on (someone or something)" mean?	be enthusiastic about someone or something	My girlfriend is keen on going to a movie this weekend.

give one's best to What does "give one's best to" mean?	idiom. say hello to; give one's regards to
calculated risk What does "calculated risk" mean?	an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed	The company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.
sack What does "sack" mean?	tackle a player in football (American)
at a loss What does "at a loss" mean?	in a state of uncertainty or bewilderment	We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.
invest someone with the power or legal right to (do something) What does "invest someone with the power or legal right to (do something)" mean?	give someone the power or right to do something	The police were invested with the power to enforce the decision of the court.
make allowances for (someone or something) What does "make allowances for (someone or something)" mean?	allow extra time for someone or something, make excuses for someone or something	We had to make allowances for the fact that the new employee was very slow.
Many moons ago What does "Many moons ago" mean?	A very long time ago.

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