American Idioms and Expressions

Crank (something) Out Idiom

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crank (something) out
What does crank (something) out mean?		 to produce or make somethingI was able to crank out two very good papers before the end of the year.

Some Random Idioms
hang back
What does "hang back" mean?		 stay some distance behind or away, hesitate or be unwilling to do somethingHe lacks self-confidence and always hangs back when his boss asks for volunteers.
Three sheets in the wind
What does "Three sheets in the wind" mean?		(UK) Someone who is three sheets in the wind is very drunk. ('Three sheets to the wind' is also used. 'Seven sheets' is an alternative number used.)
grab a bite to eat
What does "grab a bite to eat" mean?		 to get/have something to eat (usually quickly)I will grab a bite to eat after the game today.
tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean?		 to be very happyThe man was tickled pink to receive a prize for growing the best flowers.
out of hand
What does "out of hand" mean?		 immediately and without consulting anyoneThe police dismissed my complaint about my neighbors out of hand.
no skin off one`s nose
What does "no skin off one`s nose" mean?		 to be of no concern/trouble/interest to someoneIt is no skin off my nose whether or not she comes to the party.
PTO
What does "PTO" mean?		 Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other side Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other sideI wrote PTO on the last page of my essay to make sure that the professor would look at the last page.
well hung
What does "well hung" mean?		 having large testicles and penis
big of (someone)
What does "big of (someone)" mean?		 to be generous of someone It was big of the man to share his house with the other people.

wear and tear
What does "wear and tear" mean?		 damage as a result of ordinary useThey put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday.
Many happy returns
What does "Many happy returns" mean?		 This expression is used to wish someone a happy birthday.
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