By Far Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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by far What does by far mean?	greatly, by a great margin	He is by far the smartest person in his company.
by far What does by far mean?	greatly, by a great margin	The man is by far the smartest person in his company.
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Taken as read What does "Taken as read" mean?	If something can be taken as read, it is so definite that it's not necessary to talk about it.

put up with (someone or something) What does "put up with (someone or something)" mean?	to patiently accept or endure someone or something	The man makes a great effort to put up with his wife`s complaints.
go the limit What does "go the limit" mean?	to do as much as possible	I plan to go the limit and try to get the job.
straight What does "straight" mean?	heterosexual
rock What does "rock" mean?	be exciting, stimulating, or successful
fuck What does "fuck" mean?	have sexual intersource with.	They fucked all night long.
Do's and don't's What does "Do's and don't's" mean?	The do's and don't's are what is acceptable or allowed or not within an area or issue, etc.
have a yellow streak What does "have a yellow streak" mean?	to be cowardly	The man has a yellow streak and he will not defend you if you are having a problem.
(in) high gear What does "(in) high gear" mean?	at top speed, full activity	The preparations for his visit have been in high gear all week.
inside out What does "inside out" mean?	with the inner part on the outside and the outer part on the inside.	"Why are you wearing your tee shirt insideout?"

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