As Well Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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as well What does as well mean?	in addition, also, too	I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
as well What does as well mean?	in addition, also, too	I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
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far from it What does "far from it" mean?	not at all	"Far from it," I answered when the supervisor asked me if I was finished my work.
drat What does "drat" mean?	darn (used in place of damn to express anger or frustration)
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?	to be eager and cheerful	Everybody was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when we started out on the trip.
straight from the shoulder What does "straight from the shoulder" mean?	an open and honest way of speaking	He was speaking straight from the shoulder when he told the workers about the possible factory closing.
turn (someone) on What does "turn (someone) on" mean?	to excite a person, an idea/person/undertaking begins to interest someone	The idea of going to Spain for the summer turned my friend on.
play possum What does "play possum" mean?	to pretend to be inactive/asleep/dead	My friend was playing possum and did not respond to the conversation around him.

what's happening What does "what's happening" mean?	idiom. what's going on
can't stomach (someone or something) What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?	to dislike or hate someone or something	I can't stomach the idea of meeting my old girlfriend.
outsource (something) What does "outsource (something)" mean?	to use outside sources for something rather than those within a company or its facilities	The manufacturing company outsourced much of its work.
to show cause What does "to show cause" mean?	to give a reason or explanation for something	The lawyer was asked to show cause as to why the man was guilty of the crime.
let (someone) know (about something) What does "let (someone) know (about something)" mean?	tell/inform someone about something	"Let me know when you are ready to go to the movie."

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As Well Idiom