War Of Words Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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War of words What does War of words mean?	A war of words is a bitter argument between people or organisations, etc.
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rat out on (someone) What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?	to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical time	The boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
As much use as a handbrake on a canoe What does "As much use as a handbrake on a canoe" mean?	This idiom is used to describe someone or something as worthless or pointless.
throw one's hat into the ring What does "throw one's hat into the ring" mean?	to announce that one is running for an elected office	The mayor threw his hat into the ring and decided to run for national office.
put one's head in a noose What does "put one's head in a noose" mean?	to say or do something that could harm you or your image	The man put his head in a noose when he became angry and criticized his boss at the meeting.
pop What does "pop" mean?	popular.	Pop music sucks these days.
carry the day What does " carry the day" mean?	to win or be successful	His fine performance in our company carried the day for us.

wing it What does "wing it" mean?	to do the best in a situation that one is not prepared for	I forgot to study so I had to wing it on the test.
Done to death What does "Done to death" mean?	If a joke or story has been done to death, it has been told so often that it has stopped being funny.
propose a toast What does "propose a toast" mean?	to make a toast before drinking	We proposed a toast to our friend who was going away to study for a year.
have the makings of (something) What does "have the makings of (something)" mean?	possess the qualities that are needed for something	The new soccer player has the makings of a great star.
stake a claim to (something) What does "stake a claim to (something)" mean?	to make a claim for something	Everybody in our class tried to stake a claim to the extra textbooks that were offered free.

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