Above Reproach Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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above reproach What does above reproach mean?	to be not deserving of blame or criticism	The actions of the police officer were above reproach.
above reproach What does above reproach mean?	to be not deserving of blame or criticism	The actions of the police officer were above reproach.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing What does "A little learning is a dangerous thing" mean?	A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.eg. he said he'd done a course on home electrics, but when he tried to mend my table lamp, he fused all the lights! I think a little learning is a dangerous thing

have a hunch about (something) What does "have a hunch about (something)" mean?	have a feeling that something will or should happen	I had a hunch that my friend would not come to meet me.
as black as pitch What does "as black as pitch" mean?	very black	My face was as black as pitch after cleaning the stove all morning.
take umbrage at (something) What does "take umbrage at (something)" mean?	to feel that one has been insulted by something	The man took umbrage at the comments that were directed at him by his supervisor.
fire away at (someone or something) What does "fire away at (someone or something)" mean?	to shoot at someone or something, to ask many questions	The students began to fire away at the speaker after he finished his speech.
Swansong What does "Swansong" mean?	A person's swansong is their final achievement or public appearance.

slap (someone or something) down What does "slap (someone or something) down" mean?	to rebuke/reject someone or something	My boss slapped my proposal down soon after the meeting started.
dorky What does "dorky" mean?	weird; strange; unappealing
Dead even What does "Dead even" mean?	If people competing are dead even, they are at exactly the same stage or moving at exactly the same speed.
cut the mustard What does "cut the mustard" mean?	to reach the required standard for something	The man does not cut the mustard and he will never be able to work here.
shellac What does "shellac" mean?	defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)

American Idioms and Expressions

Above Reproach Idiom