American Idioms and Expressions

Deep Six (something) Idiom

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deep-six (something)
What does deep-six (something) mean?		 to throw away something, to dispose of somethingI decided to deep-six the videos as I did not want them any longer.

Some Random Idioms
far be it from (someone) to do (something)
What does "far be it from (someone) to do (something)" mean?		 it is not really someone's place to do something, it is not appropriate for someone to do something Far be it from me to tell the cleaning lady how to do her job.

ham it up
What does "ham it up" mean?		 do something silly or try to exaggerate something in a funny wayI was hamming it up with my friend in front of the principal's office.
Can't dance and it's too wet to plow
What does "Can't dance and it's too wet to plow" mean?		 When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.
ruffle feathers
What does "ruffle feathers" mean?		 to point feathers outward (used for a bird)The bird ruffled its feathers as the cat approached the cage.
at loggerheads (with someone)
What does "at loggerheads (with someone)" mean?		 to be having a quarrel or disagreement with someone, to oppose someone We are at loggerheads with the company over their plans to build a new factory.

Hard cheese
What does "Hard cheese" mean?		(UK) Hard cheese means hard luck.
work out
What does "work out" mean?		 exerciseHe spends most weekends working out at the health club.
feel put upon
What does "feel put upon" mean?		 to feel that someone is taking unfair advantage of youMy sister always feels put upon when her husband's friends visit.
Dead level best
What does "Dead level best" mean?		 If you try your dead level best, you try as hard as you possibly could to do something.
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