As Wise As An Owl Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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as wise as an owl What does as wise as an owl mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
as wise as an owl What does as wise as an owl mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
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irons in the fire What does "irons in the fire" mean?	things one is doing, projects with which a person is busy	Recently he has too many irons in the fire. That is why he has become sick.

make book on (something) What does "make book on (something)" mean?	make or accept bets on something	The gamblers were planning to make book on the coming election.
Greek to me What does "Greek to me" mean?	If you don't understand something, it's all Greek to you.
low rent What does "low rent" mean?	unappealing and low cost
Tar with the same brush What does "Tar with the same brush" mean?	If people are tarred with the same brush, they are said to have the same set of attributes or faults as someone they are associated with.
for sale What does "for sale" mean?	to be available to buy	There was a sign in front of the house that said it was for sale.
Primrose path What does "Primrose path" mean?	The primrose path is an easy and pleasurable lifestyle, but one that ends in unpleasantness and problems.
make a meal of (something) What does "make a meal of (something)" mean?	to eat something, to eat one main dish or food as an entire meal	We made a meal of the fish that we caught in the lake.
straight up What does "straight up" mean?	forthwith; upright; earnest
clear (someone's) name What does "clear (someone's) name" mean?	to prove that someone is not guilty of something	The man tried very hard to clear his name regarding his past criminal activity.

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As Wise As An Owl Idiom