Come On Strong Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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come on strong What does come on strong mean?	to overwhelm others with a strong personality	The man came on too strong during the job interview and was unable to get the job.
come on strong What does come on strong mean?	to overwhelm others with very strong language or personality	The salesman came on strong at the meeting and angered the other members of the team.
come on strong What does come on strong mean?	to overwhelm others with very strong language or personality	The salesman came on strong at the meeting and angered the other members of the team.
come on strong What does come on strong mean?	to overwhelm others with a strong personality	The man came on too strong during the job interview.
	Some Random Idioms
turn out (someone) What does "turn out (someone)" mean?	to make someone leave or go away	The man decided to turn his son out of the house when he refused to get a job.
cost a pretty penny What does "cost a pretty penny" mean?	to cost a lot of money	It is going to cost a pretty penny to get my car fixed.
Soft soap someone What does "Soft soap someone" mean?	If you soft soap someone, you flatter them.
stir up a hornet`s nest What does "stir up a hornet`s nest" mean?	to make people angry, to create trouble or difficulties	I stirred up a hornet`s nest when I went to the meeting and started talking about the work schedule.
crack What does "crack" mean?	joke; bad joke
Break the back of the beast What does "Break the back of the beast" mean?	If you break the back of the beast, you accomplish a challenge.

rack What does "rack" mean?	bed; cot
circling the drain What does "circling the drain" mean?	expected to die shortly.	He's circling the drain and won't last much longer.
come on to What does "come on to" mean?	approach someone with sexual or romantic intentions
kill the goose that lays the golden egg What does "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" mean?	to spoil/destroy something that is beneficial or makes a lot of money	My friends sold part of their business but it is the most profitable part. I think that they have killed the goose that lays the golden egg.
black eye What does "black eye" mean?	a bruise near one's eye which makes it appear black	The man received a black eye when he bumped into the closed door.
two cents (worth) What does "two cents (worth)" mean?	one's comments or opinion	I gave my two cents worth when my supervisor asked me for my opinion.

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Come On Strong Idiom