Banger Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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banger What does banger mean?	sausage.	Want some bangers with that?
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carry over figures/numbers/costs What does "carry over figures/numbers/costs" mean?	to transfer a figure/number/cost from one column or time to another	Our company has financial problems and we must carry over last year's losses to this year.

take a dim view of (something) What does "take a dim view of (something)" mean?	to be against something, to disapprove of something	Our company takes a dim view of people who do not wear a suit and tie.
(go/be) belly up What does "(go/be) belly up" mean?	(a company) fails or goes bankrupt	The small video store near my house went belly-up last month.
come in low What does "come in low" mean?	to offer a low amount of money for a product or service	The company came in low with an offer for our product.
crocodile tears What does "crocodile tears" mean?	a show of sorrow that is not real	The man said that he was very sorry but his tears were only crocodile tears.
Climb on the bandwagon What does "Climb on the bandwagon" mean?	When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.

Sail close to the wind What does "Sail close to the wind" mean?	If you sail close to the wind, you take risks to do something, going close to the limit of what is allowed or acceptable.
keep books What does "keep books" mean?	to keep records of money that is gained or spent	The new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he has made many mistakes.
by the dozens What does "by the dozens" mean?	many, by a large number	The fans came by the dozens to see the famous athlete.
Hit a nerve What does "Hit a nerve" mean?	If something hits a nerve, it upsets someone or causes them pain, often when it is something they are trying to hide.
make an appearance What does "make an appearance" mean?	appear somewhere, appear in a performance	The famous actor made an appearance at the party for the politician.
dressed to the nines/teeth What does "dressed to the nines/teeth" mean?	to be dressed elegantly	The movie stars were dressed to the nines during the awards ceremony.

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Banger Idiom