A Rolling Stone Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a rolling stone What does a rolling stone mean?	a person who does not live or work in one place	The man is a rolling stone and I never know where to find him.
a rolling stone What does a rolling stone mean?	a person who does not live or work in one place	The man is a rolling stone and I never know where to find him.
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As much use as a chocolate teapot What does "As much use as a chocolate teapot" mean?	Something that is as much use as a chocolate teapot is not useful at all.

slanging match What does "slanging match" mean?	idiom. prolonged exchange of insults using slang
lay (something) on the table What does "lay (something) on the table" mean?	to present a matter for discussion	I went to the meeting and laid my concerns about the new product on the table.
pull the rug out from under (someone) What does "pull the rug out from under (someone)" mean?	to spoil someone`s plans, to withdraw support from someone	Our boss pulled the rug out from under our plans to open another branch office.
rake in the money What does "rake in the money" mean?	to make a lot of money	My cousin's new pizza franchise has been raking in the money since it opened.
bugger around What does "bugger around" mean?	behave carelessly or dumbly

without fail What does "without fail" mean?	absolutely, for certain	The postman came at noon everyday without fail.
beef up (something) What does "beef up (something)" mean?	to make something stronger	The police beefed up the security around the convention site.
slanging match What does "slanging match" mean?	idiom. prolonged exchange of insults using slang
Ghostly presence What does "Ghostly presence" mean?	You can feel or otherwise sense a ghostly presence, but you cannot do it clearly only vaguely.
knock (someone's) block off What does "knock (someone's) block off" mean?	to strike someone hard in the head	The young boy said that he was going to knock his friend's block off.

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A Rolling Stone Idiom