Chalk (something) Up To (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Chalk (something) Up To (something) Idiom mean?

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chalk (something) up to (something) What does chalk (something) up to (something) mean?	to recognize something as the cause of something else	We were able to chalk our success up to our new boat.
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fart What does "fart" mean?	release gas.	Who farted?
mean business What does "mean business" mean?	to be serious	Our boss means business when he tells everyone to work harder.
Golden touch What does "Golden touch" mean?	Someone with a golden touch can make money from or be successful at anything they do.
a falling-out (with someone) What does "a falling-out (with someone)" mean?	a disagreement or quarrel with someone	We had a falling-out during our holiday and we have not spoken since.
first-string What does "first-string" mean?	the best group of players on a team	Our team will use their first-string players for the game today.

be out of here What does "be out of here" mean?	be departing or leaving right now; be thrown out of a game or party.	I'm out of here. No point in staying.
catch forty winks What does "catch forty winks" mean?	to get some sleep	I was very tired so I decided to catch forty winks.
so mad that one could scream What does "so mad that one could scream" mean?	very mad	I was so mad that I could scream when the travel agent made a mistake with my airline ticket.
with every (other) breath What does "with every (other) breath" mean?	repeatedly or continually saying something	My friend tells me with every other breath that she does not like my boyfriend.

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Chalk (something) Up To (something) Idiom