American Idioms and Expressions

Pin Down With A Label Idiom

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Pin down with a label What does Pin down with a label mean?	If you pin someone down with a label, you characterise them, often meant negatively as the label is restrictive.
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keep a civil tongue What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?	to speak decently and politely	I tried to keep a civil tongue during my argument with the store clerk.

ticket What does "ticket" mean?	something needed for a particular purpose
fruit salad What does "fruit salad" mean?	rows of campaign ribbons on a uniform
have a stake in (something) What does "have a stake in (something)" mean?	to have part ownership of a company or other business	The large oil company has a stake in the new undersea oil exploration company. meeting Idioms
red tape What does "red tape" mean?	rules and regulations that seem unnecessary (often from the government)	There is a lot of red tape when you try to start up a new business.
clam up What does "clam up" mean?	to stop talking	The girl clammed up when her boyfriend entered the room.
for the world What does "for the world" mean?	under any conditions	I would not sell my car for the world.
chisel (someone) out of (something) What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone to get money	My friend tried to chisel his brother out of some money.

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