American Idioms and Expressions

Cram Idiom

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cram What does cram mean?	try to learn as much as possible in a very short time.	"Sidney did well on the test because he crammed forit. However, he probablywon't remember any of the information a couple of days from now."
cram What does cram mean?	study at the last minute for a test
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put (something) plainly What does "put (something) plainly" mean?	to state something firmly and explicitly	My supervisor put his ideas very plainly when we gathered for the monthly meeting.

hunk What does "hunk" mean?	physically attractive, handsome male
change of pace What does "change of pace" mean?	a temporary change in one's routine	We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.
out front What does "out front" mean?	to be in the front of one's house	"My bicycle is out front," said the young boy.
not hurt a flea What does "not hurt a flea" mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea. Frog/Toad Idioms
go to the dogs What does "go to the dogs" mean?	to deteriorate, to become bad	Many things in our city have gone to the dogs during the last ten years.
pound a beat What does "pound a beat" mean?	to walk a route	The policeman has been pounding a beat for many years now.
keep (something) under one`s hat What does "keep (something) under one`s hat" mean?	to keep something secret	I plan to keep my plans to look for a new job under my hat.
get the blues What does "get the blues" mean?	to become sad or depressed	Every winter my neighbor seems to get the blues.

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