A New Deal Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a new deal What does a new deal mean?	a complete change, a fresh start, another chance	The player was given a new deal by the team although the previous year he had not played well.
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call a meeting What does "call a meeting" mean?	to request that a meeting be held	The board of directors will call a meeting for next week.
between the devil and the deep blue sea What does "between the devil and the deep blue sea" mean?	to be in a very difficult position	The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.
scratch What does "scratch" mean?	money

in the cards What does "in the cards" mean?	to be expected, likely to happen, predictable	I think that a new company policy is in the cards but I can`t be sure.
get on in years What does "get on in years" mean?	grow old; become older
got/have a thing going (with someone) What does "got/have a thing going (with someone)" mean?	engaged in an activity with someone (in romance or business)	The man has got a thing going with his neighbor.
from the heart What does "from the heart" mean?	sincerely, honestly	The speech by the politician was right from the heart.
Easy as beans What does "Easy as beans" mean?	Something that is so easy that anyone can do it is easy as beans.

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A New Deal Idiom