Dyke Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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dyke What does dyke mean?	lesbian
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earful What does "earful" mean?	large quantity of gossip

Heart in your boots What does "Heart in your boots" mean?	If you're heart is in your boots, you are very unhappy.
a once-over What does "a once-over" mean?	a quick look or examination of someone or something	We gave the rental car a once-over before we signed the contract.
green with envy What does "green with envy" mean?	to be very jealous, to be full of envy	I was green with envy when I heard that my cousin would be going to London for a week.
down in the mouth What does "down in the mouth" mean?	depressed and unhappy	My friend looked down in the mouth after he finished work yesterday.
cut a deal What does "cut a deal" mean?	to make an agreement, to make a deal/arrangement	We cut a deal and left the meeting in a positive mood.
ticket What does "ticket" mean?	license; driver's license.	"Ticket to Ride" (song title).
go into orbit What does "go into orbit" mean?	to lose one`s temper, to become very angry	The bank manager went into orbit when he learned about the missing money.

play one's ace What does "play one's ace" mean?	to use one's best resources (the ace is the most powerful card), to use all of one's power	I played my ace when I asked my boss for more money.
unit What does "unit" mean?	penis
sleez What does "sleez" mean?	worthless item or object
civil law What does "civil law" mean?	the area of the law which deals with civil/private matters such as violations of contracts (different from criminal law)	The lawyer had much experience in civil law and almost none in criminal law.

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Dyke Idiom