Close Call Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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close call What does close call mean?	an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen	I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.
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on hand What does "on hand" mean?	nearby, available, in one's possession	We did not have a screwdriver on hand so we could not fix the stove.

settle a score with (someone) What does "settle a score with (someone)" mean?	to retaliate against someone, to pay someone back for a past wrong	My boss is trying to settle a score with one of my co-workers for something that happened several years ago.
homeboy What does "homeboy" mean?	good male friend
bimbo What does "bimbo" mean?	sexually loose or promiscuous woman
put in (somewhere) What does "put in (somewhere)" mean?	to stop at a port on a journey by water	The ship put in at several ports during the cruise.
as long as What does "as long as" mean?	provided that, on condition that	"As long as you promise to be very careful you can borrow my car."

keep on one's toes What does "keep on one's toes" mean?	stay alert and watchful	I try to keep on my toes during a class where the teacher may ask me a question.
Lose your shirt What does "Lose your shirt" mean?	If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc.
fat-ass What does "fat-ass" mean?	said of a person with a large butt
chicken out (of something) What does "chicken out (of something)" mean?	to stop doing something because of fear	I chickened out of jumping into the lake from the high diving board.
a game that two can play What does "a game that two can play" mean?	a good or bad strategy that two competing sides can both use	The insults from my friend are a game that two can play and if she wants to continue then I will too.

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Close Call Idiom