American Idioms and Expressions

Card Up One`s Sleeve Idiom

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card up one`s sleeve
What does card up one`s sleeve mean?
a plan or argument that is kept back to be used later if neededI think that our boss has a card up his sleeve and he will be able to help us later.

Some Random Idioms
(one's) hands are tied
What does "(one's) hands are tied" mean?
one is unable to helpI am sorry that I can`t help you but my hands are tied at the moment.
a bull in a china shop
What does "a bull in a china shop" mean?
a tactless person who upsets others or upsets plans, a very clumsy person The boy is like a bull in a china shop so you should be careful if you invite him to your house.

forbidden fruit
What does "forbidden fruit" mean?
something that one finds attractive partly because it is illegal or immoral or prohibited Entering the old building was forbidden fruit for the young boys.

fudge packer
What does "fudge packer" mean?
man who engages in anal sex with another man
tie (someone's) hands
What does "tie (someone's) hands" mean?
to prevent someone from doing something The principal tied our hands and we were not able to start the project.

heads will roll
What does "heads will roll" mean?
someone will be punished Heads will roll when our boss learns about the money that we have lost.

piece of tail
What does "piece of tail" mean?
potential partner for sex (usually a woman)
make a point of (doing/saying something)
What does "make a point of (doing/saying something)" mean?
do or say something with a definite intentHe always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.

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