Chop Shop Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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chop shop What does chop shop mean?	place where stolen cars are cut apart, the resulting parts sold individually
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be hard up What does "be hard up" mean?	be short of money	I am hard up for money at the moment so I can`t go to the movie.
All over the map What does "All over the map" mean?	If something like a discussion is all over the map, it doesn't stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
second base What does "second base" mean?	act of touching or groping sexually (used as a way to mark "progress" in sex, particularly among youth)
the opposite sex What does "the opposite sex" mean?	the opposite sex to someone (either male or female)	The math classes were divided so that nobody had to study with a member of the opposite sex.
a scaredy-cat What does "a scaredy-cat" mean?	someone who is easily frightened (usually used by children)	The children called their friend a scaredy-cat because she would not enter the empty house.
cross swords with (someone) What does "cross swords with (someone)" mean?	to have an argument with someone	I do not want to cross swords with my supervisor again.
hire out (something) What does "hire out (something)" mean?	rent something to someone	We hired out our boat last summer because we were too busy to use it.

a hang-up What does "a hang-up" mean?	a delay in some process	There was a hang-up in the construction of the office tower because of the fire.
let (something) go What does "let (something) go" mean?	allow something to pass, do nothing about something	Although I was angry at his remark I decided to let it go.
if the shoe fits, wear it What does "if the shoe fits, wear it" mean?	if something that is said describes you then it probably is meant for you as well	He was complaining that many workers at his company were lazy. However, his friend looked at him and said that if the shoe fits, wear it.
keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something) What does "keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)" mean?	to remain alert and watchful for someone or something	I waited on the street and kept my eyes peeled for my friend and his car.

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Chop Shop Idiom