Carry The Torch Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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carry the torch What does carry the torch mean?	to show loyalty to a cause or a person	The man has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time.
carry the torch What does carry the torch mean?	to show loyalty to a cause or a person	The mayor has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time.
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big stink What does "big stink" mean?	a scandal; a major issue.	Don't make a big stink out of such a small problem.

(all) in one breath What does "(all) in one breath" mean?	something spoken rapidly without stopping to breathe	I told my friend all in one breath what had happened at the party.
for a song What does "for a song" mean?	at a low price, cheaply	We bought the car for a song and will use it on our holidays.
make with the What does "make with the" mean?	bring out; reveal
throw (someone) to the lions What does "throw (someone) to the lions" mean?	to permit someone to be blamed or criticized for something without trying to help or protect him or her	The company threw the manager to the lions and made him take responsibility for the problem that he had caused.
burn a hole in one`s pocket What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?	to stimulate someone to spend money quickly	I got paid today and the money is burning a hole in my pocket.

crock What does "crock" mean?	a collection of lies, deception, or misleading information
Take for a test drive What does "Take for a test drive" mean?	If you take something for a test driver, you try something to see if you like it.
in the hands of (someone) What does "in the hands of (someone)" mean?	a person or organization has control over something and decides what will happen	The court decision is now in the hands of the jury.
as broad as a barn door What does "as broad as a barn door" mean?	very broad/fat	The flight attendant at the airport was as broad as a barn door.
put all one's eggs in one basket What does "put all one's eggs in one basket" mean?	to risk everything at once	I do not want to put all my eggs in one basket and only invest money in real estate.
Drive you spare What does "Drive you spare" mean?	If someone or something drives you spare, it is extremely annoying.

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Carry The Torch Idiom