Clutch Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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clutch up What does clutch up mean?	become nervous, tense, or anxious
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make money hand over fist What does "make money hand over fist" mean?	to make money fast and in large amounts	The small ice cream shop is making money hand over fist this summer.

mop the floor up with (someone) What does "mop the floor up with (someone)" mean?	beat up someone	The large gangster mopped the floor up with the young man.
foam at the mouth What does "foam at the mouth" mean?	to be very angry (like a mad dog)	My father was foaming at the mouth when I told him that I had damaged his car.
posse What does "posse" mean?	one's friends
mess hall What does "mess hall" mean?	dining hall; dining area; cafeteria
Drive someone up the wall What does "Drive someone up the wall" mean?	If something or someone drives you up the wall, they do something that irritates you greatly.
deliver the goods What does "deliver the goods" mean?	to succeed in doing a good job of something	The new manager is not very popular but he is able to deliver the goods.

kill two birds with one stone What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?	to achieve two aims with one effort or action	If I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it in the future as well.
knock (some) heads together What does "knock (some) heads together" mean?	scold some people	The coach decided that he would have to knock some heads together if he wanted to get the team into the playoffs.
pick off (someone or something) What does "pick off (someone or something)" mean?	to kill with a carefully aimed shot from a gun or other weapon	The police were easily able to pick off the man who was shooting the rifle.
Hear on the grapevine What does "Hear on the grapevine" mean?	To receive information indirectly through a series of third parties, similar to a rumour.

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Clutch Up Idiom