A Free Hand Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a free hand What does a free hand mean?	great freedom to do something	We had a free hand to design the sport`s program for the university.
a free hand What does a free hand mean?	much freedom to do something	We had a free hand to design the sports program for the university.
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come a cropper What does "come a cropper" mean?	to fail	The man came a cropper in the chess tournament and that is why he is sad.

variety is the spice of life What does "variety is the spice of life" mean?	life is made more interesting by doing new or different things	My grandmother believed that variety is the spice of life and is always starting new projects.
Rough diamond What does "Rough diamond" mean?	A rough diamond is a person who might be a bit rude but who is good underneath it all.
nip What does "nip" mean?	small drink of alcohol taken quickly
make eyes at (someone) What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?	to try to attract someone, to flirt with someone	The woman in the restaurant likes to make eyes at the customers.
for the duration (of something) What does "for the duration (of something)" mean?	for the whole time that something continues	We were forced to use the outside classroom for the duration of the semester.
hold (someone) down What does "hold (someone) down" mean?	try to keep someone from succeeding	The president of the company is trying to hold down the manager so he doesn't challenge his position.
Adam's apple What does "Adam's apple" mean?	The Adam's apple is a bulge in the throat, mostly seen in men.
nothing down What does "nothing down" mean?	to not require a down payment	The young couple purchased the house with nothing down.
by the year What does "by the year" mean?	one year at a time	The contract for the garbage pickup is renewed by the year.
Guinea-pig What does "Guinea-pig" mean?	If you are a guinea-pig, you take part in an experiment of some sort and are used in the testing.

American Idioms and Expressions

A Free Hand Idiom