Double Check Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Double Check Something Idiom mean?

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double check (something) What does double check (something) mean?	to check something again to confirm that it is correct	We must double check the new product prices before the price list is printed.
double-check (something) What does double-check (something) mean?	to check something again to be sure that it is correct	I double-checked the price of the airplane ticket.
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pass muster What does "pass muster" mean?	to pass a test or checkup, to measure up to a certain standard	The player was not able to pass muster and was not included on the team.

show (something) to good advantage What does "show (something) to good advantage" mean?	to make something look good, to make something stand out	The new paint helped to show the house to good advantage for the sale.
every other What does "every other" mean?	every second one	I have to work every other Saturday evening.
goose bumps What does "goose bumps" mean?	the bumpy skin (like a goose) that one gets because of excitement or fear	I got goose bumps when the woman began to talk about her sick child.
gnash one's teeth What does "gnash one's teeth" mean?	to grind one's teeth	I often gnash my teeth when I am sleeping.
pick and choose What does "pick and choose" mean?	to choose very carefully from a number of possibilities	The company made an effort to pick and choose the best people for the new project.
foul one's own nest What does "foul one's own nest" mean?	to harm one's own interests	The union fouled their own nest with their dishonest behavior.
Brain surgery What does "Brain surgery" mean?	If something is not brain surgery, it isn't very complicated or difficult to understand or master.
at sea (about something) What does "at sea (about something)" mean?	to be confused about something, to be lost	Most members of the class were at sea when the teacher tried to explain the difficult theory.
bench What does "bench" mean?	remove a player from a game (usually basketball, football, or baseball).	He got benched after four missed throws.

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Double Check Something Idiom