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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choke (something) off What does "choke (something) off" mean?	to force something to an end/stop	The government was able to choke off the flow of money to the criminal gang.

Rich man's family What does "Rich man's family" mean?	A rich man's family consists of one son and one daughter.
hang on (someone's) coattails What does "hang on (someone's) coattails" mean?	to have one's fortune or success depend on another person	The man is hanging on the coattails of his successful boss.
come through What does "come through" mean?	to do what one is expected to do (often under difficult circumstances)	My friend will always come through when we need his help.
milk (someone) for (something) What does "milk (someone) for (something)" mean?	pressure someone into giving information or money	The boy was milking his friend for as much money as he could.
a hard nut to crack What does "a hard nut to crack" mean?	a person or thing not easily understood or influenced	He is a hard nut to crack and is not close to many people.
the road to hell is paved with good intentions What does "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" mean?	you may have good intentions but if you do not put them into practice you will achieve bad results	The man wanted to be successful at his new job but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. He was always late and he was fired from the job.
drink like a fish What does "drink like a fish" mean?	to drink alcohol to excessive amounts	The man drank like a fish at the party and he had to go home by taxi.

do time What does "do time" mean?	to spend time in prison	The man was doing time when we first heard about him.
behind closed doors What does "behind closed doors" mean?	in secret	The meeting to settle the dispute took place behind closed doors.
funk What does "funk" mean?	depression; depressed mood.	Why the funk? What's wrong? 2. He's always in a funk, no matter how good things are.
Different kettle of fish What does "Different kettle of fish" mean?	If something is a different kettle of fish, it is very different from the other things referenced.

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