Boat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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boat What does boat mean?	very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile).	Those boats use too much gas.
boat What does boat mean?	very large shoe.	Nice boats. You look like a clown.
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shoot from the hip What does "shoot from the hip" mean?	speak directly and frankly, fire a gun that is held at one's side and against one's hip	The manager always shoots from the hip and everyone likes her because of that.
clod What does "clod" mean?	oaf; stupid person
turn turtle What does "turn turtle" mean?	turn over; flip over; capsize
swan song What does "swan song" mean?	the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement	The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
two cents What does "two cents" mean?	something not important, something very small	Although my friend's stereo works well I would not give him two cents for it.
get a checkup What does "get a checkup" mean?	to receive a physical examination by a doctor	I go to the doctor every year to get a checkup.

have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something) What does "have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)" mean?	to be fond of someone or something	My grandfather always had a soft spot in his heart for his youngest daughter.
jog (someone's) memory What does "jog (someone's) memory" mean?	stimulate someone's memory to recall something	The questions that the police officer asked helped to jog the man's memory.
Sharp cookie What does "Sharp cookie" mean?	Someone who isn't easily deceived or fooled is a sharp cookie.
stash What does "stash" mean?	hidden supply of drugs or drug-related items
wow What does "wow" mean?	impress.	You wowed them with that presentation.
Meet someone halfway What does "Meet someone halfway" mean?	If you meet someone halfway, you accept some of their ideas and make concessions.

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Boat Idiom