Bamboozle Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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bamboozle What does bamboozle mean?	deceive or confuse someone
	Some Random Idioms
strike up a conversation with (someone) What does "strike up a conversation with (someone)" mean?	to start a conversation with someone	I decided not to strike up a conversation with the man at the bus station.

(the) odd (something) What does "(the) odd (something)" mean?	an extra or spare something, one or two of something	We saw the odd interesting bird on our hike through the mountains.
cut out (something) or cut (something) out What does "cut out (something) or cut (something) out" mean?	to remove something by cutting	I cut out the story from the newspaper.
rap (someone's) knuckles What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?	to punish someone slightly	The judge decided to rap the young boy's knuckles for his crime.
burst with pride What does "burst with pride" mean?	to be full of pride and ready to burst	The girl's parents were bursting with pride at the graduation ceremony.

shrug (something) off What does "shrug (something) off" mean?	to not be bothered or hurt by something, to disregard something	The girl says mean things but we always shrug off her comments.
fish for a compliment What does "fish for a compliment" mean?	to try to get someone to say something nice about you	The man is fishing for a compliment about his new Italian suit.
gun bunny What does "gun bunny" mean?	artilleryman
rattled What does "rattled" mean?	surprised; confused
in league with (someone) What does "in league with (someone)" mean?	in secret agreement or partnership with someone	The union has been in league with management to try and close the factory.

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Bamboozle Idiom