TB Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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TB What does TB mean?	Tuberculosis	TuberculosisFor various reasons the number of TB cases has been increasing around the world recently.
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have feet of clay What does "have feet of clay" mean?	have a character defect	The candidate has feet of clay and is being criticized by many of her opponents.

beat up (someone) What does "beat up (someone)" mean?	to harm someone by hitting or beating them	The young boys beat up one of the older students.
take (someone's) part What does "take (someone's) part" mean?	to take a side in an argument	My friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.
lash out (at someone) What does "lash out (at someone)" mean?	attack someone with words	They were walking along the beach when the girl suddenly lashed out in anger at her boyfriend.
out of practice What does "out of practice" mean?	to be performing poorly due to a lack of practice	I am out of practice and I cannot play the trumpet very well at all.
bread and butter What does "bread and butter" mean?	one's income or job used to buy the basic needs of life like food or shelter or clothing	Most people are worried about bread-and-butter issues like jobs and taxes.
All talk and no trousers What does "All talk and no trousers" mean?	(UK) Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn't take any action.

AGM What does "AGM" mean?	Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organization	Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organizationMy sister attended the AGM of the condominium owners last night.
get on (someone) to do (something) What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to ask or pressure someone to do something	I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.
pop What does "pop" mean?	father; dad; daddy (older expression, not used much anymore)
vim and vigor What does "vim and vigor" mean?	energy and enthusiasm	Our great aunt is always full of vim and vigor when we see her.
bite one's nails What does "bite one's nails" mean?	to bite one's fingernails because you are nervous or anxious	The girl was biting her nails as she waited for the speech contest to begin.
call a meeting What does "call a meeting" mean?	to request that a meeting be held	The board of directors will call a meeting for next week.

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