You Tell`em! Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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You tell`em! What does You tell`em! mean?	used to agree with or encourage someone in what they are saying	"You tell`em," I yelled out to the politician who was making the speech.
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(not) worth a dime What does "(not) worth a dime" mean?	to be not worth anything, to be not of any value	The antique desk is not worth a dime although everyone thinks it is very valuable.

stand in (someone's) way What does "stand in (someone's) way" mean?	to be a barrier to someone's desires or intentions	The woman did not want anyone to stand in her way of getting a promotion in the company.
stack What does "stack" mean?	pile of toast, French toast, or pancakes
(not) move a muscle What does "(not) move a muscle" mean?	to not move at all	I did not move a muscle when the large dog approached me on the street.
walk all over (someone) What does "walk all over (someone)" mean?	treat someone badly	He tried to walk all over me when I began working but after I became used to the job he stopped.
wink at (something) What does "wink at (something)" mean?	allow and pretend not to know about something (a law or rule being broken)	The school librarian sometimes winks at the rule about borrowing a maximum of three books.

swan song What does "swan song" mean?	the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement	The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
IMO What does "IMO" mean?	in my opinion
look like a million dollars What does "look like a million dollars" mean?	look well and prosperous, appear healthy and happy	He looked like a million dollars when I saw him at the party last weekend.
At your wit's end What does "At your wit's end" mean?	If you're at your wit's end, you really don't know what you should do about something, no matter how hard you think about it.
do one`s thing What does "do one`s thing" mean?	to do what one wants to do and enjoys doing	My friend enjoys doing his thing when and where he chooses.

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You Tell`em! Idiom