Shilly Shally Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Shilly-shally What does Shilly-shally mean?	If people shilly-shally, they can't make up their minds about something and put off the decision.
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bag of tricks What does "bag of tricks" mean?	a collection of special techniques or methods	The teacher has a bag of tricks to keep her students occupied.

according to Hoyle What does "according to Hoyle" mean?	according to the rules (Hoyle wrote a well-known book about card games)	According to Hoyle, we were not permitted to enter the convention center early but in reality we were able to enter at almost any time.
bitten by (some kind of) bug What does "bitten by (some kind of) bug" mean?	to become interested and excited about a particular activity and want to start doing it	The man has been bitten by a gold bug and he only thinks about gold.
bottom line What does "bottom line" mean?	the final result, the main point	The bottom line was that we were unable to attend the conference because of our busy schedule.
take up arms against (someone or something) What does "take up arms against (someone or something)" mean?	to get ready to fight or make war	The citizens of the small country were not willing to take up arms to try and change their government.
have (someone's) hide What does "have (someone's) hide" mean?	to scold or punish someone (a hide is the skin of an animal)	The mother promised to have the little boy's hide if he did not behave well.

in bulk What does "in bulk" mean?	in large quantities or amounts	We usually buy some of our food in bulk.
get (someone) out of one's hair What does "get (someone) out of one's hair" mean?	to stop someone from annoying or bothering you	The woman tried hard to get the little boy out of her hair.
fold one's hands What does "fold one's hands" mean?	to bring one's hands together so that they are palm to palm with the fingers interlocking	The students folded their hands and sat quietly on their chairs.
catch up with (someone or something) What does "catch up with (someone or something)" mean?	to become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.)	I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class.
follow orders What does "follow orders" mean?	to do as one has been instructed	The soldiers said that they were following orders when they attacked the village.

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Shilly Shally Idiom