Cock Of The Walk Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cock of the walk What does cock of the walk mean?	someone who thinks that he or she is more important than others in a group	The supervisor thinks that he is cock of the walk and can do anything that he wants.
cock of the walk What does cock of the walk mean?	someone who thinks that he or she is more important than others in a group	The supervisor thinks that he is cock of the walk. He thinks that he can do anything that he wants.
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bring around (someone) What does "bring around (someone)" mean?	to bring someone for a visit	I asked my friend to bring his new girlfriend around for a visit.

have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something) What does "have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)" mean?	to be fond of someone or something	My grandfather always had a soft spot in his heart for his youngest daughter.
keep one's own counsel What does "keep one's own counsel" mean?	not tell other people about one's thoughts and plans	Our lawyer was keeping his own counsel about how to proceed with our defense.
with a jaundiced eye What does "with a jaundiced eye" mean?	with a prejudiced or distorted way of seeing something	My friend is very smart although he always looks at things with a jaundiced eye.
doll What does "doll" mean?	woman (old term but still occasionally in use)
Tough cookie What does "Tough cookie" mean?	A tough cookie is a person who will do everything necessary to achieve what they want.
swift and sure What does "swift and sure" mean?	fast and certain	I made a complaint to the bank manager and I knew that the answer would come back swift and sure.

Out of your mind What does "Out of your mind" mean?	If someone is out of the mind, they are so emotional about something that they are no longer rational.
Swim with the tide What does "Swim with the tide" mean?	If you swim with the tide, you do the same as people around you and accept the general consensus. ('Go with the tide' is an alternative form.)
lay down one's life (for someone or something) What does "lay down one's life (for someone or something)" mean?	sacrifice one's life for someone or something	The young man layed down his life trying to protect the property of his company.

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Cock Of The Walk Idiom