At Bay Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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at bay What does at bay mean?	at a distance	We were able to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.
at bay What does at bay mean?	at a distance	We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.
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Feast today, famine tomorrow What does "Feast today, famine tomorrow" mean?	If you indulge yourself with all that you have today, you may have to go without tomorrow.
flea market What does "flea market" mean?	a place where antiques or secondhand goods are sold	We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes.
doofus What does "doofus" mean?	jerk; twit; oaf
keep the wolf from the door What does "keep the wolf from the door" mean?	to maintain oneself at the most basic level	My friend's part-time job is enough for him to keep the wolf from the door.
beauty is only skin deep What does "beauty is only skin deep" mean?	looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristics	looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristicsThe woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful.
Live wire What does "Live wire" mean?	A person who is very active, both mentally and physically, is a live wire.

in the case of (someone or something) What does "in the case of (someone or something)" mean?	in the matter of someone or something	In the case of the man who stole the car he went to jail for several months.
come on! What does "come on!" mean?	please, hurry, go faster	"Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go."
time was (when) What does "time was (when)" mean?	at a time in the past	Time was when everybody in our town kept their doors unlocked all of the time.
by the seat of one's pants What does "by the seat of one's pants" mean?	by luck and with very little skill	I was able to complete the course by the seat of my pants.

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