Cliffhanger Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cliffhanger What does cliffhanger mean?	a sports event/movie/election where the outcome is uncertain until the very end	The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.
cliffhanger What does cliffhanger mean?	a sports event or movie or election where the outcome is uncertain until the very end	The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.
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jack up What does "jack up" mean?	raise the price of something

work like a horse What does "work like a horse" mean?	to work very hard	My grandfather worked like a horse when he was a young man.
hero What does "hero" mean?	sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables
All over bar the shouting What does "All over bar the shouting" mean?	When something is all over bar the shouting, the outcome is absolutely certain.('All over but the shouting' is also used.)
fun and games What does "fun and games" mean?	a very difficult task (often used ironically)	It was fun and games today when I wrote my two final exams.
Air your dirty laundry in public What does "Air your dirty laundry in public" mean?	If you air your dirty laundry in public, you reveal aspects of your private life that should really remain private, by telling a secret, arguing in public, etc.
wishy-washy What does "wishy-washy" mean?	uncommitted; without an opinion of one's own.	"Don't be so wishy-washy. Tell us how you really feel."
put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something) What does "put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something)" mean?	to give someone a hint or an idea about something	My friend put a bug in my ear about going to France and I cannot stop thinking about it.

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Cliffhanger Idiom