Broad Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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broad What does broad mean?	woman.	Who's the new broad behind the bar?
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have it What does "have it" mean?	allow (usually used with will or would)	We wanted to have a party at our office next month but our boss will not have it.

get away with (something) What does "get away with (something)" mean?	to avoid punishment for something	The criminal got away with stealing the money and was never caught.
Millstone round your neck What does "Millstone round your neck" mean?	A millstone around your neck is a problem that prevents you from doing what you want to do.
hard on (someone's) heels What does "hard on (someone's) heels" mean?	to be following someone very closely	The dog was hard on the young boy's heels.
the high seas What does "the high seas" mean?	the ocean (away from the coast)	The crew of the ship spent three months on the high seas before going to shore for a visit.

zip What does "zip" mean?	spirit; vigor; energy	Those two cups of coffee really gave me some zip!
whole new ball game What does "whole new ball game" mean?	a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball)	a new set of circumstances (from a new game of baseball)The election had become a whole new ball game when the main candidate quit because of a scandal.
Made in the shade What does "Made in the shade" mean?	One has an easy time in life or in a given situation. Finding things working to one's benefit.
eat like a bird What does "eat like a bird" mean?	to eat only a small amount of food	The girl eats like a bird and is very slim.
amount to (something) What does "amount to (something)" mean?	to become successful	The boy will never amount to anything if he does not change his behavior.
keep (someone) in line What does "keep (someone) in line" mean?	make someone behave properly	The teacher is very strict and she knows how to keep her students in line.

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Broad Idiom