Chew The Fat With (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Chew The Fat With (someone) Idiom mean?

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chew the fat with (someone) What does chew the fat with (someone) mean?	to chat with someone	We stayed up very late last night chewing the fat about our university days.
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can What does "can" mean?	fire; terminate someone's employment.	He got canned for blogging too much at work.

over the hill What does "over the hill" mean?	to be past one`s prime, to be unable to function as one used to	I thought that my friend was over the hill and should not be working at all.
head spoon What does "head spoon" mean?	mess sergeant
spot What does "spot" mean?	lend somebody something.	Can you spot me ten dollars?
old boy network What does "old boy network" mean?	the situation where people (usually men) who went to the same school help each other get good jobs	It was an old law firm and being part of an old boy network was necessary to get a job there.
To all intents and purposes What does "To all intents and purposes" mean?	This means in all the most important ways.
go to any length What does "go to any length" mean?	to do whatever is necessary	The man will go to any length to get what he wants.

soaked to the skin What does "soaked to the skin" mean?	with one's clothing wet right through to the skin	We were soaked to the skin when we got home from the picnic.
bet one's bottom dollar What does "bet one's bottom dollar" mean?	to be very certain about something	I would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing What does "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" mean?	knowing a little about something may make someone believe that they know too much and therefore make bad choices or choices that some people dislike	knowing a little about something may make someone believe that they know too much and therefore make bad choices or choices that some people dislikeA little knowledge is a dangerous thing and when the citizens became better educated, they began to make choices that the gove
once in a lifetime What does "once in a lifetime" mean?	something that will never occur again in one's lifetime	I felt that only once in a lifetime would I get a chance to see my favorite singer perform.

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Chew The Fat With (someone) Idiom