You're Toast Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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You're toast What does You're toast mean?	If someone tells you that you are toast, you are in a lot of trouble.
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Sticking point What does "Sticking point" mean?	A sticking point is a controversial issue that blocks progress in negotiations, etc, where compromise is unlikely or impossible.

as phony as a three-dollar bill What does "as phony as a three-dollar bill" mean?	phony, not genuine	The man who was asking for donations for the charity was as phony as a three-dollar bill.
count noses What does "count noses" mean?	to count people	After the teacher finished counting noses everybody got on the bus.
get close to (someone) What does "get close to (someone)" mean?	to become close friends with someone	The woman is trying very hard to get close to her youngest daughter.
cost an arm and a leg What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?	to cost much money	The new motorcycle cost my brother an arm and a leg.
polish the apple What does "polish the apple" mean?	to flatter someone	Nobody likes the girl because she is always trying to polish the apple with her teacher.

be hand in hand What does "be hand in hand" mean?	be holding hands	I walked to the movie hand in hand with my girlfriend.
sack What does "sack" mean?	fire; dismiss (an employee)
in good conscience What does "in good conscience" mean?	having good motives	I wrote the letter and complained to the woman in good conscience.
land of Nod What does "land of Nod" mean?	sleep	I entered the land of Nod as soon as my head hit the pillow.

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You're Toast Idiom