Queer Street Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Queer Street What does Queer Street mean?	If someone is in a lot of trouble, especially financial, they are in Queer Street.
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Keep someone on their toes What does "Keep someone on their toes" mean?	If you keep someone on their toes, you make sure that they concentrate on what they are supposed to do.

dredge (something) up What does "dredge (something) up" mean?	to uncover something unpleasant and remind people about it	The newspaper is always trying to dredge bad things up about the government.
jump street What does "jump street" mean?	start; beginning; outset (of something)
put (something) on the line What does "put (something) on the line" mean?	to speak very firmly and directly about something	I put my reputation on the line when I supported my friend and his business proposal.
get mad at (someone or something) What does "get mad at (someone or something)" mean?	to become angry with someone or something	I often get mad at my friend when he is late.
While the cat's away, the mouse will play What does "While the cat's away, the mouse will play" mean?	People whose behaviour is strictly controlled go over the top when the authority is not around, which is why most teenagers have parties when their parents have gone on holiday. The parents are the scary authority figures, but the cat's away and the kids are the mice partying and enjoying their freedom.
birthday suit What does "birthday suit" mean?	a completely naked body	The little boy was running down the street in his birthday suit.

spin a yarn What does "spin a yarn" mean?	to tell a tale/story	I like my new neighbor because he always likes to take the time to spin a yarn.
freaking What does "freaking" mean?	unsuitable; unacceptable; upsetting
bear with (someone or something) What does "bear with (someone or something)" mean?	to be patient with someone or something, to endure someone or something	We had to bear with our teacher as she explained the material to the new students.
curl up and die What does "curl up and die" mean?	to retreat and die	I wanted to curl up and die when I saw my old boyfriend at the party.

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Queer Street Idiom