Your Call Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Your call What does Your call mean?	If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter.
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show (someone) the door What does "show (someone) the door" mean?	to ask someone to go away	When the man started yelling in the restaurant the manager quickly showed him the door.

on side What does "on side" mean?	supporting or part of the same team as someone else	supporting or part of the same team as someone elseWe finally got the directors on side in our bid to host the local basketball championships.
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.
like lambs to the slaughter What does "like lambs to the slaughter" mean?	quietly do something without realizing the danger/difficulties of the situation	The local basketball team went like lambs to the slaughter to meet the best team in the country.
see which way the wind is blowing What does "see which way the wind is blowing" mean?	to determine what is the most suitable thing to do	I want to see which way the wind is blowing before I decide what to do about my job.
blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood of a noble or wealthy or aristocratic family	Many of the blue bloods of the town went to the opening of the opera.
cut off one`s nose to spite one`s face What does "cut off one`s nose to spite one`s face" mean?	to make things worse for yourself by trying to harm someone or something else	The man cut off his nose to spite his face when he became angry and quit his job.
back off What does "back off" mean?	to retreat or move away (from a fight or argument or an object)	The man wanted to start an argument but finally he backed off.
grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) What does "grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)" mean?	a place or situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation	My cousin is always changing jobs because she thinks that the grass is always greener on the other side.
bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down What does "bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down" mean?	to eat something very quickly	The man bolted down his food before going back to work.

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