Boss Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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boss What does boss mean?	excellent; very pleasing; great
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Early bath What does "Early bath" mean?	(UK) If someone has or goes for an early bath, they quit or lose their job or position earlier than expected because things have gone wrong.

nine-day wonder What does "nine-day wonder" mean?	someone or something who briefly attracts a lot of attention	The man was a nine-day wonder but he was soon forgotten by most people at his former company.
best bib and tucker What does "best bib and tucker" mean?	one's best clothes	I put on my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception.
call a meeting to order What does "call a meeting to order" mean?	to start a meeting	Our supervisor called the meeting to order after everyone arrived.
pins and needles What does "pins and needles" mean?	a tingling feeling in one's arms and legs, feeling excitement	I was on pins and needles all day as I waited to hear the results of the exam.
draw up (something) What does "draw up (something)" mean?	to put something (a contract or a plan) in writing	The lawyers drew up a contract for the new housing development on the government land.
from the heart What does "from the heart" mean?	sincerely, honestly	The boy gave his girlfriend some flowers with a message from the heart.
stop short of (doing something) What does "stop short of (doing something)" mean?	to not go as far as doing something	We stopped short of asking the secretary to leave although she continued to make mistakes with her work.
hooked on (something) What does "hooked on (something)" mean?	addicted to a drug or someting similar, enthusiastic about something	The man has been hooked on drugs since he was a teenager.
come through (for someone) What does "come through (for someone)" mean?	to do what one is required or expected to do (often under difficult circumstances)	My friend will always come through for me when I need his help.
give a shit What does "give a shit" mean?	care; have an interest in (usually used with a negative connotation).	Like I give a shit. 2. I don't give a shit.

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