Cheeky Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cheeky What does cheeky mean?	irreverent; impudent
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on one's own time What does "on one's own time" mean?	not while one is at work	The company told the employees that they must make their personal phone calls on their own time.

butch What does "butch" mean?	masculine in appearance and behavior (usually used for lesbians)
sink or swim What does "sink or swim" mean?	to fail or succeed by one's own efforts	My cousin will have to sink or swim when he begins his new job.
Be on the pig's back What does "Be on the pig's back" mean?	If you're on the pig's back, you're happy / content / in fine form.
jay What does "jay" mean?	marijuana cigarette
Down the pan What does "Down the pan" mean?	If something has gone down the pan, it has failed or been ruined.
cut two ways What does "cut two ways" mean?	to be capable of having two opposite effects, to produce advantages and disadvantages	My decision to complain to our boss could cut two ways and cause him to be happy or angry with me.

Ten a penny What does "Ten a penny" mean?	(UK) If something is ten a penny, it is very common. ("Two a penny" is also used.)
hooker What does "hooker" mean?	prostitute; whore
a long shot What does "a long shot" mean?	a bet or other risk taken though not likely to succeed	It was a long shot that he would get the job so he was very happy when he did get it.
set one's eyes on (someone or something) What does "set one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean?	to see someone or something for the first time	I have not set my eyes on my new car yet.

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Cheeky Idiom