Double Time Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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double time What does double time mean?	two times one's regular wages for working beyond one's normal hours	The man worked on the national holiday and received double time for his work.
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back out (of something) What does "back out (of something)" mean?	to withdraw from an agreement or promise, to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation	Our company backed out of the agreement with the foreign firm.

cave in What does " cave in" mean?	to weaken and be forced to give something up	The company caved in to the union`s demand for more money.
between the devil and the deep blue sea What does "between the devil and the deep blue sea" mean?	to be in a very difficult position	The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.
naked eye What does "naked eye" mean?	the human eye (with no microscope/binoculars/telescope etc.)	It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
turn one's hand to (something) What does "turn one's hand to (something)" mean?	to start to do something that is different from what you usually do	After we finished cleaning the kitchen we turned our hand to the other rooms.
free-for-all What does "free-for-all" mean?	a disorganized fight or contest involving everyone	The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended.
change hands What does "change hands" mean?	to be sold or given to someone else	The small corner store has changed hands many times recently.

Five o'clock shadow What does "Five o'clock shadow" mean?	A five o'clock shadow is the facial hair that a man gets if he doesn't shave for a day or two.
an end in itself What does "an end in itself" mean?	something that one wants for itself alone and not as a way to get/do something else	For many people travelling is an end in itself and the destination is not important.

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Double Time Idiom