Do (something) In A Heartbeat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Do (something) In A Heartbeat Idiom mean?

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do (something) in a heartbeat What does do (something) in a heartbeat mean?	to do something almost immediately if you have the chance	I would change jobs in a heartbeat if I had the chance.
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gravy train What does "gravy train" mean?	a job or some work that pays more than it is worth	For many years my father's job was a gravy train but now the company has become very strict about paying extra money.

in a snit What does "in a snit" mean?	irritated; upset; angry
honcho What does "honcho" mean?	boss; leader
a slap in the face What does "a slap in the face" mean?	an insult	The terrible candidate who won the city election was a slap in the face to the voters.
Put your foot in your mouth What does "Put your foot in your mouth" mean?	If you put your foot in your mouth, you say something stupid or embarrassing.
blackball (someone) What does "blackball (someone)" mean?	to exclude or ostracize someone socially, to reject someone	The businessman was blackballed in the industry because of his bad business practices.

a show of hands What does "a show of hands" mean?	a display of raised hands in a group to vote on something	The teacher asked for a show of hands to see who wanted to do a presentation.
quads What does "quads" mean?	quadrucep muscles (on the front of the thigh, visible near the knee)
feel out of place What does "feel out of place" mean?	to feel that one does not belong in a place	I sometimes feel out of place when I go to an expensive restaurant.
to head up What does "to head up" mean?	to be at the head of (a group), a leader	The president headed up a group of people going overseas to promote trade.
inside out What does "inside out" mean?	with the inner part on the outside and the outer part on the inside.	"Why are you wearing your tee shirt insideout?"

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Do (something) In A Heartbeat Idiom