Ballpark Figure Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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ballpark figure What does ballpark figure mean?	estimate; approximate figure
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eco freak What does "eco freak" mean?	somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment

stand on one's own two feet What does "stand on one's own two feet" mean?	to be independent and self-sufficient	My sister needs to do something to make her daughter stand on her own two feet.
make (someone's) blood run cold What does "make (someone's) blood run cold" mean?	shock or horrify someone	It made my blood run cold when I saw the little boy run into the road.
take one's eye off the ball What does "take one's eye off the ball" mean?	fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at hand	fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at handHe took his eye off the ball for only a second and the other team quickly scored a goal.
nobody`s fool What does "nobody`s fool" mean?	a smart person, a person who can take care of himself or herself	She is nobody`s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job.

worthy of the name What does "worthy of the name" mean?	good enough to enjoy a specific name	The restaurant is fantastic and more than worthy of the great chef's name.
look over (something) What does "look over (something)" mean?	inspect/survey/examine something	"Please take some time to look over these documents before you sign them."
in one`s good books/graces What does "in one`s good books/graces" mean?	approved of by someone, liked by someone	I have been in my friend's good books since I helped her with her homework last month.

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Ballpark Figure Idiom