Rocket Science Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Rocket science What does Rocket science mean?	If something is not rocket science, it is not very complicated or difficult to understand. This idiom is normally used in the negative.
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chance (something) What does "chance (something)" mean?	to risk doing something	We did not want to chance driving during the storm so we stayed home.

gold digger What does "gold digger" mean?	woman seeking a relationship partner for money
thumbs down on (someone or something) What does "thumbs down on (someone or something)" mean?	to be opposed to someone or something	My boss told me to vote thumbs down on the policy that was presented at the meeting.
in one's salad days What does "in one's salad days" mean?	in one's youth	My aunt was a beautiful woman in her salad days.
have what it takes What does "have what it takes" mean?	have the ability or courage to do something	I don't believe that my friend has what it takes to be a good teacher.
thunder-thighs What does "thunder-thighs" mean?	fat or large thighs (usually on a woman)

make arrangements for (someone or something) What does "make arrangements for (someone or something)" mean?	make plans for someone or something	We made arrangements for a small wedding for my cousin.
Go to your head What does "Go to your head" mean?	If something goes to your head, it makes you feel vain. If alcohol goes to your head, it makes you feel drunk quickly.
in the course of What does "in the course of" mean?	during	In the course of his life he visited over 45 countries.
blow (someone or something) off What does "blow (someone or something) off" mean?	to avoid someone, to not attend something	We blew off the chance to go to the general meeting.
shitsky What does "shitsky" mean?	dumb, rude person (usually said of men)
have a chip on one's shoulder What does "have a chip on one's shoulder" mean?	to have a tendency to try to get into a conflict with others	Our supervisor has a chip on his shoulder and is not an easy person to work with.

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Rocket Science Idiom