A Slow Down Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a slow-down What does a slow-down mean?	a type of work strike where you do not come to a complete stop	The workers had a slow-down at the post office last year.
a slow-down What does a slow-down mean?	a type of work action where you do not come to a complete stop like you do during a work strike	The workers had a slow-down at the post office last year.
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ride What does "ride" mean?	car; vehicle

fiddle around What does "fiddle around" mean?	to tinker with something, to do something in an unplanned way	I tried fiddling around with the computer printer but it still will not work.
Spot on What does "Spot on" mean?	If something is spot on, it is exactly right.
carry a lot of weight with (someone or something) What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?	to be very influential with someone or with a group of people	The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
turn over (something) to (someone) What does "turn over (something) to (someone)" mean?	to give something to someone for their use or care	I turned over my apartment keys to the landlord when I went away for a month.
catch forty winks What does "catch forty winks" mean?	to get some sleep	I was very tired so I decided to catch forty winks.
compare apples and oranges What does "compare apples and oranges" mean?	to compare two things that are not similar and should not be compared	It was like comparing apples and oranges when we compared our new boss to our old one.

give (someone) a blank check What does "give (someone) a blank check" mean?	to let someone act as they want or as they think is necessary (like a check that has the amount left blank)	The police department gave the new committee a blank check to try and solve the homeless problem.
carry the day What does "carry the day" mean?	to win complete support	The manager's new idea carried the day and everyone supported him with enthusiasm.
talk turkey What does "talk turkey" mean?	to talk frankly, to talk business	I went to see my friend because I knew that it was time to talk turkey with him.
fly in the ointment What does "fly in the ointment" mean?	something small that spoils one`s fun	The complaints about the food were a fly in the ointment that gave everyone a bad feeling about the gathering.
at the mercy of (the court/someone) What does "at the mercy of (the court/someone)" mean?	having no defense against the court or someone	My friend was at the mercy of the court when he went before the judge.

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A Slow Down Idiom