American Idioms and Expressions

Cloak And Dagger Idiom

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cloak-and-dagger What does cloak-and-dagger mean?	involving secercy and plotting	The agents were involved in cloak-and-dagger diplomacy over the spy scandal.
cloak-and-dagger What does cloak-and-dagger mean?	involving secercy and plotting	The spy was involved in some cloak-and-dagger operations.
cloak-and-dagger What does cloak-and-dagger mean?	involving secercy and plotting	The spy was involved in some cloak-and-dagger operations. close Idioms
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buy a pig in a poke What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?	to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactory	You can buy the used computer but it will be like buying a pig in a poke if you do not look at it first.
for the sake of (someone or something) What does "for the sake of (someone or something)" mean?	for the good of someone or something	My father decided to quit his job for the sake of his health.
con What does "con" mean?	deceive; cheat; swindle.	Don't try to con me, I know you're lying.
give (someone) a tongue-lashing What does "give (someone) a tongue-lashing" mean?	to give someone a severe scolding	The mother gave her daughter a tongue-lashing when she got home from school.
Skin in the game What does "Skin in the game" mean?	A person who has skin in the game has invested in the company they are running.
a dose/taste of one's own medicine What does "a dose/taste of one's own medicine" mean?	the same treatment that one gives to others (usually a negative meaning)	Our boss got a taste of his own medicine when people began to treat him badly like he treats others.
lay a finger on (someone or something) What does "lay a finger on (someone or something)" mean?	to touch or bother someone or something	The teacher told the students not to lay a finger on the new textbooks.
Having a gas What does "Having a gas" mean?	If you're having a gas, you are having a laugh and enjoying yourself in company.
have (someone's) blood on one's hands What does "have (someone's) blood on one's hands" mean?	to be responsible for someone's death	The driver of the car had the passengers' blood on his hands after two people were killed in an accident.

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