Double Talk Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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double-talk What does double-talk mean?	talk or words that appear to mean something but do not	The speaker gave the audience much double-talk and nobody knew what he wanted to say.
double-talk What does double-talk mean?	talk or words that appear to mean something but do not	The speaker gave the audience much double-talk and nobody knew what he wanted to say.
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bore (someone) stiff/to death What does "bore (someone) stiff/to death" mean?	to bore someone very much	Most of the guests at the wedding were bored stiff with the long speeches.

get a feel for (something) What does "get a feel for (something)" mean?	to become accustomed to something and learn how it works, to learn how to do something	I am beginning to get a feel for my new job.
hit the hay What does "hit the hay" mean?	go to bed; go to sleep.	"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."
keep (someone) up What does "keep (someone) up " mean?	prevent someone from going to bed	My neighbors kept me up last night with their loud music.
not give two hoots about (someone or something) What does "not give two hoots about (someone or something)" mean?	to not care at all about someone or something	I do not give two hoots if my friend comes to visit me or not.
on the one hand What does "on the one hand" mean?	from one point of view or opinion	On the one hand I do not want to go to the conference but on the other hand I really must go.
get gray hair What does "get gray hair" mean?	to have one's hair turn gray from stress	Our teacher is getting gray hair from stress.
spread oneself too thin What does "spread oneself too thin" mean?	to try to do too many things at one time	My sister has been spreading herself too thin lately and is not accomplishing very much of anything.
Break your heart What does "Break your heart" mean?	If someone upsets you greatly, they break your heart, especially if they end a relationship.
make fun of (someone or something) What does "make fun of (someone or something)" mean?	ridicule someone or something	The students were making fun of the girl with the short hair.
gravy train What does "gravy train" mean?	work situation that provides stable income

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Double Talk Idiom