American Idioms and Expressions

Chicken Out Of Something Idiom

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chicken out (of something)
What does chicken out (of something) mean?		 to stop doing something because of fear I chickened out of jumping into the lake from the high diving board.


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take a hand in (something)
What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?		 to help plan or do somethingThe man is always ready to take a hand in any work that needs to be done.
in the bag
What does "in the bag" mean?		 to be certainThe contract for the new insurance policy is in the bag.
at first
What does "at first" mean?		 initially, at the beginningAt first we had no plans for the weekend but finally we decided to go to a movie.
a preliminary hearing
What does "a preliminary hearing" mean?		 a hearing before a judge to determine if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crimeThe man appeared at a preliminary hearing to determine the nature of the crime.
put the bite on (someone)
What does "put the bite on (someone)" mean?		 to ask someone for money or favorsHe is always trying to put the bite on his friends to collect money for charity.
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