VTR Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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VTR What does VTR mean?	Video Tape Recorder	Video Tape RecorderThe VTR in the classroom was missing because someone was using it for a meeting.
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rear-ender What does "rear-ender" mean?	automobile collision in which one car strikes the back or another

tie the knot What does "tie the knot" mean?	get married	get marriedAfter dating for several years the young couple suddenly decided to tie the knot.
(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does "(can`t) stand (someone or something)" mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.
backer What does "backer" mean?	investor; financial supporter
without batting an eye What does "without batting an eye" mean?	casually	The criminal kept changing his story without batting an eye.
for good What does "for good" mean?	permanently	We have decided to move to Los Angeles for good.
by the way What does "by the way" mean?	incidentally	"By the way, could you please bring your computer tomorrow."
fall from grace What does "fall from grace" mean?	to lose approval	The politician fell from grace with the public during the money scandal.

goodie What does "goodie" mean?	something good, favored, or appealing
take off after (someone or something) What does "take off after (someone or something)" mean?	to begin to chase someone or something	The fox took off after the rabbit which jumped out of the hole.
at this juncture What does "at this juncture" mean?	at the present time	We were told that at this juncture there was no point to continue with the meeting.
for safekeeping What does "for safekeeping" mean?	in order to keep something safe	I put the valuable stamps in the bank for safekeeping.
share and share alike What does "share and share alike" mean?	have/get equal shares of something	We always share and share alike when we are on a camping trip.
punker What does "punker" mean?	person (usually young) who emulates the fashion and behavior of punk rock musicians

American Idioms and Expressions

VTR Idiom