American Idioms and Expressions

Calculated Risk Idiom

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calculated risk
What does calculated risk mean?		 an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeedThe company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.
calculated risk
What does calculated risk mean?		 an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed The company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.

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get back
What does "get back " mean?		 to return We got back from London early yesterday afternoon.

at face value
What does "at face value" mean?		 from outward appearancesThe antique table is worth very little money at face value.
crack
What does "crack" mean?		the line between each side of the buttocks
out of earshot
What does "out of earshot" mean?		 too far from a sound to hear itMy parents were out of earshot and I could not hear what they were saying.
guard against (someone or something)
What does "guard against (someone or something)" mean?		 to take care to avoid someone or somethingWhen we go to the beach we must guard against the hot sun.
take one's vows
What does "take one's vows" mean?		 get married and take your wedding vows (promises) get married and take your wedding vows (promises)They were taking their vows down at the county courthouse when I came for a visit.
until the cows come home
What does "until the cows come home" mean?		 until very late, for a long timeWe can talk until the cows come home this weekend.
drop by
What does "drop by" mean?		 to visit someoneMy uncle dropped by after work for a visit.
like two peas in a pod
What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?		 to be very close or intimate with someoneThe sisters are like two peas in a pod and they do everything together.
have a bee in one`s bonnet
What does "have a bee in one`s bonnet" mean?		 to have a fixed idea that stays in one's mindThe woman has a bee in her bonnet about starting a new business.
on a splurge
What does "on a splurge" mean?		 to spend much money extravagantlyWe went on a splurge last weekend and spent a lot of money.
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