As Pale As A Ghost Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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as pale as a ghost What does as pale as a ghost mean?	extremely pale	My grandfather was as pale as a ghost when he entered the hospital.
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chisel (someone) out of (something) What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone to get money	My friend tried to chisel his brother out of some money.

shitsky What does "shitsky" mean?	dumb, rude person (usually said of men)
on medication What does "on medication" mean?	taking medicine for a current medical problem	The woman has been on medication for many years.
ace What does "ace" mean?	do extremely well on a test or exam.	I aced that exam.
draw a line betwen two things What does "draw a line betwen two things" mean?	to separate two things	We must draw a line between using the Internet for work and using it for personal use.
keep one`s eye on the ball What does "keep one`s eye on the ball" mean?	be watchful and ready for something	"You should keep your eye on the ball or you will make a mistake."

go-getter What does "go-getter" mean?	an ambitious person who works hard to become successful	My friend is a go-getter. He works hard and is very successful.
in a bad way What does "in a bad way" mean?	in a poor position; in a bad mood
dismiss/reject (something) out of hand What does "dismiss/reject (something) out of hand" mean?	to immediately decide not to accept an idea/argument/plan without thinking about it	The company dismissed the union's offer to settle the dispute out of hand.
hoi polloi What does "hoi polloi" mean?	common people; everyday people
eat like a bird What does "eat like a bird" mean?	to eat only a small amount of food	The girl eats like a bird and is very slim.
Warthog What does "Warthog" mean?	nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft.	We've got two Warhogs in this hanger.

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As Pale As A Ghost Idiom