X Rated Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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X-rated What does X-rated mean?	If something is x-rated, it is not suitable for children.
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at arms length What does "at arms length" mean?	at a distance, a transaction in which each person (who is not related to you) acts in their own self-interest	We purchased the property at arm's length and were not involved in any management decisions.

cut no ice What does "cut no ice" mean?	have no effect or influence on somebody
Cute as a bug What does "Cute as a bug" mean?	If something is as cute as a bug, it is sweet and endearing.
not by a long shot What does "not by a long shot" mean?	not at all	Not by a long shot was I able to find enough time to finish reading the book.
Jersey justice What does "Jersey justice" mean?	(UK) Jersey justice is very severe justice.
keep (someone) company What does "keep (someone) company" mean?	sit and stay with someone (especially someone who is lonely or sick)	I stayed home last night so that I could keep my mother company.
fall head over heels in love with (someone) What does "fall head over heels in love with (someone)" mean?	to fall deeply in love with someone	My sister fell head over heels in love with a boy in her English class.
use some elbow grease What does "use some elbow grease" mean?	use some effort	We used a lot of elbow grease to clean the oven.

swift and sure What does "swift and sure" mean?	fast and certain	I made a complaint to the bank manager and I knew that the answer would come back swift and sure.
absent-minded What does "absent-minded" mean?	to be forgetful	My grandfather is very absent-minded and often forgets his keys.
GP What does "GP" mean?	General Practitioner - a general doctor	General Practitioner - a general doctorI went to see a GP when I broke my leg last summer.
strike it rich What does "strike it rich" mean?	to suddenly become rich or successful	He struck it rich when he got a job at the computer company and was able to buy some stock very cheap.

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