Cheer (someone) On Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cheer (someone) on What does cheer (someone) on mean?	to encourage someone who is trying to do something	Everybody came to the stadium to cheer on the home team.
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snookered What does "snookered" mean?	deceived; cheated; swindled
under one`s own steam What does "under one`s own steam" mean?	by one`s own efforts, without help	He was able to go home under his own steam even though he was feeling very sick.
head out What does "head out" mean?	leave, start	It is time that we head out for the movie or we will be late.
hit-and-run What does "hit-and-run" mean?	striking suddenly and leaving quickly	The army made a hit-and-run attack on the enemy soldiers.
every living soul What does "every living soul" mean?	everybody	We gave a free newspaper to every living soul in the apartment building.
carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders What does "carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders" mean?	to appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world	My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.
call in (something) or call (something) in What does "call in (something) or call (something) in" mean?	to collect something for payment, to withdraw something from circulation	The bank decided to call in the business loan.
give (someone) the shirt off one's back What does "give (someone) the shirt off one's back" mean?	to be very generous to someone	My friend is a very generous person and will be happy to give you the shirt off his back.
off one`s back What does "off one`s back" mean?	to be not bothering someone	I wish my father would get off my back and stop asking me when I am going to look for a job.

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