Chink Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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chink What does chink mean?	Chinese; Chinese person
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sounds What does "sounds" mean?	music; records; CDs

make a go of (something) What does "make a go of (something)" mean?	succeed at something, produce good results	Although he tried hard he was never able to make a go of his business.
unrequited love What does "unrequited love" mean?	love that is not returned, one-way love	love that is not returned, one-way loveThe woman was in love with the president of her company but from the beginning it was a case of unrequited love.
ring a bell What does "ring a bell" mean?	to remind someone of something	The name does not ring a bell and I am sure that I have never heard of the man.
regs What does "regs" mean?	regulations (abbreviation).	Don't quote me the regs.
three R's What does "three R's" mean?	the three basic skills for a basic education (reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic)	My father studied in a small country school where they studied the three R's.
got/have a thing going (with someone) What does "got/have a thing going (with someone)" mean?	engaged in an activity with someone (in romance or business)	The man has got a thing going with his neighbor.
have (something) going for one What does "have (something) going for one" mean?	have ability/talent/good looks	She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.
screw up What does "screw up" mean?	chaos; confusion; mess

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