American Idioms and Expressions

Chip Off The Old Block Idiom

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chip off the old block What does chip off the old block mean?	a person who looks or acts like one of his parents	The boy is a chip off the old block and acts exactly like his father.
chip off the old block What does chip off the old block mean?	a person who looks or acts like one of his parents	The boy is a chip off the old block and acts exactly like his father.
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In your element What does "In your element" mean?	If you are in your element, you feel happy and relaxed because you are doing something that you like doing and are good at. "You should have seen her when they asked her to sing; she was in her element."

small/fine print What does "small/fine print" mean?	the part of a document that you cannot easily notice because of the small size of the print but which often contains very important information	I always read the small print before I sign a sales contract.
Blow by blow What does "Blow by blow" mean?	A blow-by-blow description gives every detail in sequence.
cover for (someone) What does "cover for (someone)" mean?	to do someone else's work	We always cover for each other when someone at work is sick.
bean counter What does "bean counter" mean?	an accountant	We asked the bean counters to look at the figures in the new budget.
cuey What does "cuey" mean?	cucumber
easy-going What does "easy-going" mean?	to be tolerant and relaxed	Our boss has a very easy-going management style.
wipped What does "wipped" mean?	under the control of a woman; manipulated by a woman (said of men; from "pussy-wipped")
get to first base What does "get to first base" mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We have not been able to get to first base with anyone regarding the terms of the new contract.
fruits of one's labor What does "fruits of one's labor" mean?	the results of one's work	My father is retired now and is finally enjoying the fruits of his labor. nut Idioms
lost in thought What does "lost in thought" mean?	busy thinking	I was lost in thought when my friend phoned me last night.
tailer trash What does "tailer trash" mean?	poor people who live in trailer parks

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