Defeat A Motion Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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defeat a motion What does defeat a motion mean?	to defeat an idea or proposal in a meeting	Our opponents easily defeated the motion to change the hours for next year's convention.
defeat a motion What does defeat a motion mean?	to defeat an idea/proposal in a meeting	Our opponents easily defeated the motion to change the hours for next week's convention.
defeat a motion What does defeat a motion mean?	to defeat an idea or proposal in a meeting	We easily defeated the motion to change the dates for next year's convention.
defeat a motion What does defeat a motion mean?	to defeat an idea or proposal in a meeting	We easily defeated the motion to change the dates for next week's convention.
	Some Random Idioms
make a long story short What does "make a long story short" mean?	bring a story to an end by omitting some details	I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story and leave to catch my train home.

a sharp tongue What does "a sharp tongue" mean?	a way of talking/speaking to others that is unkind/bad/critical	The woman has a sharp tongue and she says some very unkind things to others.
Put the kybosh on What does "Put the kybosh on" mean?	To put an end to something.
sit back What does "sit back" mean?	to be built a distance away from a street	The large mansion sits back three hundred meters from the street.
half a loaf is better than none What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?	a proverb that says that having part of something is better than having nothing at all	Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.
Boxing and coxing What does "Boxing and coxing" mean?	If people are boxing and coxing, they are sharing responsibilities so that one of them is working while the other isn't. It can also be used when couples are sharing a house, but their relationship has broken down and when one is at home, the other stays out.
take sides What does "take sides" mean?	to join one group against another in a debate or quarrel	I did not take sides in the discussion about buying a new computer.

for the world What does "for the world" mean?	under any conditions	I would not want to sell my car for the world.
turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone who is in trouble or need	The woman turned her back on her friend when the friend asked her for some money.
Foul play What does "Foul play" mean?	If the police suspect foul play, they think a crime was committed.

American Idioms and Expressions

Defeat A Motion Idiom