Cramp One`s Style Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cramp one`s style What does cramp one`s style mean?	to limit one`s talk or action	Working in the new department is beginning to cramp my style.
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Be careful what you wish for What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?	If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)

bring (something) home to (someone) What does "bring (something) home to (someone)" mean?	to cause someone to realize the truth of something	The dry conditions are bringing home to the farmers the importance of saving water.
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?	to be eager and cheerful	Everybody was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when we started out on the trip.
wack off What does "wack off" mean?	masturbate (said of men)
fair and impartial What does "fair and impartial" mean?	fair and unbiased	The criminal was given a fair and impartial trial by the court.
call on (someone) What does "call on (someone)" mean?	to visit someone	I plan to call on my brother during my holidays.
steamed What does "steamed" mean?	angry; upset, frustrated

leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands What does "leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands" mean?	to give someone control of someone or something	I plan to leave the party organizing in my friend's hands.
a pay-off What does "a pay-off" mean?	the results of one`s work, a bribe	The young man expects to get a big pay-off from his university education when he begins to look for a job.
take one`s hat off to (someone) What does "take one`s hat off to (someone)" mean?	to admire/respect/praise someone	You have to take your hat off to my neighbor. He started a small business and now it is very successful.

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Cramp One`s Style Idiom