American Idioms and Expressions

Tough Nut To Crack Idiom

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Tough nut to crack
What does Tough nut to crack mean?		 If something is a tough nut to crack, it is difficult to find the answer or solution. When used about a person, it means that it is difficult to get them to do or allow what you want. 'Hard nut to crack' is an alternative.

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rack one`s brains
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work on/upon
What does "work on/upon" mean?		 have an effect on, try to influenceI am working on my boss to let me have some time off this summer.
bounce a check
What does "bounce a check" mean?		 to write a check in which you do not have enough money in your bank account The young man bounced a check when he tried to pay his rent.

blow (someone) away
What does "blow (someone) away" mean?		 to overcome someone emotionallyThe performance was so wonderful that it blew me away.
clear (someone's) name
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look up to (someone)
What does "look up to (someone)" mean?		 think of someone as a good example to copy, respect someoneI look up to the president of our company as someone I would like to copy.
Spinning a line
What does "Spinning a line" mean?		 When someone spins you a line, they are trying to deceive you by lying.
in pencil
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take a whack at (someone)
What does "take a whack at (someone)" mean?		 to hit someoneThe man on the bus suddenly took a whack at the man sitting beside him.
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Make your hair stand on end
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