Buck For (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Buck For (something) Idiom mean?

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buck for (something) What does buck for (something) mean?	to aim/try for a goal	The soldier was bucking for a promotion.
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Slough of despond What does "Slough of despond" mean?	If someone is very depressed or in despair, they're in a slough of despond.
Blood is worth bottling What does "Blood is worth bottling" mean?	(AU) If an Australian says to you "Your blood is worth bottling", he/she is complimenting or praising you for doing something or being someone very special.
stick out like a sore thumb What does "stick out like a sore thumb" mean?	to be obvious and visible	The man sticks out like a sore thumb when he wears his orange hat.
toot/blow one's own horn What does "toot/blow one's own horn" mean?	to boast or praise oneself	My friend is always tooting his own horn when he thinks that he has done something well.
joint What does "joint" mean?	prison; jail

carb What does "carb" mean?	carburetor.	How many horses in this carb? carbs n. carbohydrates. 1. Too many carbs are bad, or so some people say.
duck soup What does "duck soup" mean?	a task that does not require much effort	"It was like duck soup. I easily finished my school project last night."
Keep the wolf at bay What does "Keep the wolf at bay" mean?	If you keep the wolf at bay, you make enough money to avoid going hungry or falling heavily into debt.

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Buck For (something) Idiom