A Paper Tiger Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a paper tiger What does a paper tiger mean?	a person or organization that is supposed to have a lot of power but actually is very weak	The manager was a paper tiger and did not really have any power in the company.
a paper tiger What does a paper tiger mean?	a person or organization that is supposed to have a lot of power but is actually very weak	The manager was a paper tiger and did not have any power in the company.
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get on (someone) to do (something) What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to ask or pressure someone to do something	I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.
saddled with debt What does "saddled with debt" mean?	to be burdened with debt	Our company is saddled with debt and must do something about it quickly.
cool one`s heels What does "cool one`s heels" mean?	to be kept waiting	The man was forced to cool his heels in the waiting room before his boss would talk to him.
Awe inspiring What does "Awe inspiring" mean?	Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way.
neck and neck What does "neck and neck" mean?	exactly even (as in a horse race)	exactly even (as in a horse race)The two candidates were running neck and neck in the election until the last ballots were counted late in the evening.
poles apart What does "poles apart" mean?	to be very different, to be far from coming to an agreement	The union and management were poles apart in their attempt to reach a contract agreement.

feel like a million (bucks/dollars) What does "feel like a million (bucks/dollars)" mean?	to feel great, to feel well and healthy	I feel like a million dollars today and I plan to go swimming.
the one (for someone) What does "the one (for someone)" mean?	the right partner, the one to marry	the right partner, the one to marryAs soon as I introduced my girlfriend to my mother she said that she was probably the one for me.
What's good for the goose is good for the gander What does "What's good for the goose is good for the gander" mean?	This idiom means that the sexes should be treated the same way and not be subjected to different standards.
as broad as a barn door What does "as broad as a barn door" mean?	very broad or fat	The flight attendant at the airport was as broad as a barn door.
wacked out What does "wacked out" mean?	drunk; intoxicated

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A Paper Tiger Idiom