Cards Are Stacked Against (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Cards Are Stacked Against (someone) Idiom mean?

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cards are stacked against (someone) What does cards are stacked against (someone) mean?	luck is against someone	The cards have been stacked against the young boy since he was born.
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bring (something) home to (someone) or bring home (something) to (someone) or bring ho What does "bring (something) home to (someone) or bring home (something) to (someone) or bring ho" mean?	to cause someone to realize the truth or importance of something	The dry conditions are bringing home to the farmers the importance of saving water.

mind is in the gutter What does "mind is in the gutter" mean?	someone is thinking or talking about a subject that offends and shocks people	The man's mind is often in the gutter and I do not like to talk to him.
spiffy What does "spiffy" mean?	good; nice; excellent.	Very spiffy clothes. Where are going?
fix (someone's) wagon What does "fix (someone's) wagon" mean?	to punish or get even with someone	I decided to fix the woman's wagon after she complained to my boss about me.
a shoo-in What does "a shoo-in" mean?	someone or something that is expected to win, a sure winner	The university president is a shoo-in to win another term in office.
run a meeting What does "run a meeting" mean?	to conduct a meeting	My boss is not able to run a meeting very well.
gain ground What does "gain ground" mean?	to go forward, to make progress	The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.
fall back on (someone or something) What does "fall back on (someone or something)" mean?	to seek help when other things have failed	The woman had to fall back on her father when her business began to have problems.
the short end (of the stick) What does "the short end (of the stick)" mean?	unfair or unequal treatment	He always gets the short end of the stick when he is at work.
good deal What does "good deal" mean?	a product of good quality and a cheap price	You can usually get a good deal on stereos at that discount store.
have a good command of (something) What does "have a good command of (something)" mean?	know something well	The girls have a good command of French.
make (someone's) hair curl What does "make (someone's) hair curl" mean?	to surprise or shock someone (used for a story or experience)	The horror movie made my hair curl.
go along with (someone or something) What does "go along with (someone or something)" mean?	to agree with someone, to accept someone's decision or suggestion	Everybody went along with my idea to have a party on the weekend.

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Cards Are Stacked Against (someone) Idiom