At The Top Of The Hour Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does At The Top Of The Hour Idiom mean?

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at the top of the hour What does at the top of the hour mean?	at the exact beginning of the hour (12:00, 1:00 etc.)	The radio news always starts at the top of the hour.
at the top of the hour What does at the top of the hour mean?	at the beginning of the hour - 12:00, 1:00 etc. (at the top of a clock)	The radio news always starts at the top of the hour.
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hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	to be in an undecided state	The future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.

as hungry as a bear What does "as hungry as a bear" mean?	very hungry	I was as hungry as a bear when I arrived home from work.
keep company (with someone) What does "keep company (with someone)" mean?	associate with or spend much time with someone	I like to keep company with my friends from university.
take a gander at (someone or something) What does "take a gander at (someone or something)" mean?	to examine someone or something	I asked the car mechanic to take a gander at the steering system on my car.
know where all the bodies are buried What does "know where all the bodies are buried" mean?	know all the important details and secrets about something	Our new boss knows where all the bodies are buried in our company and knows how to keep a secret well.
soup What does "soup" mean?	fog.	We can't see anything through this soup. Better drive slow.
get a break What does "get a break" mean?	to get an opportunity or a good deal	I got a break when my friend sold me his car for a cheap price.
Lead with the chin What does "Lead with the chin" mean?	If someone leads with their chin, they speak or behave without fear of the consequences.

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At The Top Of The Hour Idiom