American Idioms and Expressions

A Nail In (someone's) Coffin Idiom

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a nail in (someone's) coffin
What does a nail in (someone's) coffin mean?		 something that will harm someoneFighting with his boss was a nail in my friend's coffin. He will not get a promotion now.

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tawny
What does "tawny" mean?		 good; nice; excellent
turn off (something)
What does "turn off (something)" mean?		 to shut off something, to stop something"Please turn off the lights before you go out."
over the top
What does "over the top" mean?		 to be excessive/overdoneThe demands of our boss are over the top and everybody is becoming angry.
money doesn't grow on trees
What does "money doesn't grow on trees" mean?		 money is valuable and you should not waste itMoney doesn't grow on trees and it is necessary to work hard and manage it well.
settle on (something)
What does "settle on (something)" mean?		 to decide on somethingWe finally settled on the fish dinner at the restaurant.
more or less
What does "more or less" mean?		 somewhat, to some extentI more or less have decided to study business next year.
get on one`s high horse
What does "get on one`s high horse" mean?		 to behave with arrogance Our boss likes to get on his high horse and give orders to everyone.

hang five
What does "hang five" mean?		 surf while standing towrd the front of the board
back and forth
What does "back and forth" mean?		 backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other wayThe argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.
make (someone or something) available to (someone)
What does "make (someone or something) available to (someone)" mean?		 supply someone with someone or somethingThe company made a car available to the sales staff.
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