Back And Forth Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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back and forth What does back and forth mean?	backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way	The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.
back and forth What does back and forth mean?	backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way	The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.
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break down What does "break down" mean?	to stop working because of mechanical failure	The car broke down on the lonely road and nobody knew about it.

flex one's muscles What does "flex one's muscles" mean?	to do something that shows that you have power and intend to use it	The new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.
fork money out (for something) What does "fork money out (for something)" mean?	to pay for something	I had to fork much money out to get my car fixed.
after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what was expected	I have decided not to take swimming lessons after all. It did not rain today after all.
Up a river without a paddle What does "Up a river without a paddle" mean?	If you up a river without a paddle, you are in an unfortunate situation, unprepared and with none of the resources to remedy the matter.

give (someone) the red-carpet treatment What does "give (someone) the red-carpet treatment" mean?	to give someone very special treatment	The city gave the politician the red-carpet treatment when he came for a visit.
all in one breath What does "all in one breath" mean?	spoken rapidly while one is very excited	I told my friend about the accident all in one breath.
a nail in (someone's) coffin What does "a nail in (someone's) coffin" mean?	something that will harm someone	Fighting with his boss was a nail in my friend's coffin. He will not get a promotion now.
wear on (someone) What does "wear on (someone)" mean?	anger or annoy (someone)	His constant complaining is beginning to wear on me.
after all is said and done What does "after all is said and done" mean?	finally, when everything is settled	After all is said and done the mayor of our city is doing a very good job.

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