Writ Large Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Writ large What does Writ large mean?	If something is writ large, it is emphasised or highlighted.
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bring some new facts to light What does "bring some new facts to light" mean?	to discover some new facts, to make some new facts known	The lawyers were able to bring some new facts to light in the trial of the killer.

joint What does "joint" mean?	bar; tavern; grill
take off clothes or shoes etc. What does "take off clothes or shoes etc." mean?	to remove clothes or shoes etc.	"Please take off your shoes before you enter our house."
Light on your feet What does "Light on your feet" mean?	If someone is light on their feet, they can move quickly and are agile.
have on (something) What does "have on (something)" mean?	be wearing something	"What did she have on when you last saw her?"
make good on (something) What does "make good on (something)" mean?	fulfill a promise, make something come true. repay a debt	Our boss made good on his promise to give everyone a raise in the new year.
jazzed up What does "jazzed up" mean?	excited; in a good frame of mind

keep one's fingers crossed What does "keep one's fingers crossed" mean?	hope for the best.	A: "How did you do on the test?"
beyond measure What does "beyond measure" mean?	to be more than can be measured	The man's love for his city is beyond measure.
have one's ear to the ground What does "have one's ear to the ground" mean?	to listen carefully because you want to get advance warning of something	I have my ear to the ground to see if any changes are planned for my company.
scarcer than hen's teeth What does "scarcer than hen's teeth" mean?	very scarce or nonexistent	People who know about computers are scarcer than hen's teeth in our company.
Carpetbagger What does "Carpetbagger" mean?	A carpetbagger is an opportunist without any scruples or ethics, or a politican who wants to represent a place they have no connection with.

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Writ Large Idiom