Eat One`s Words Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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eat one`s words What does eat one`s words mean?	to admit being wrong in something that one has said	The worker was forced to eat his words after his boss proved that he was wrong.
eat one`s words What does eat one`s words mean?	to take back something that one has said, to admit that something is not true	I told my boss that I would soon quit my job but later I had to eat my words and tell him that I wanted to stay.
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cut corners What does "cut corners" mean?	to economize	We will have to cut corners in order to save money for our holiday.

a cash cow What does "a cash cow" mean?	a product or service that makes much money	Our new business is a cash cow. We are making a lot of money now.
make a clean breast of (something) What does "make a clean breast of (something)" mean?	to get something off one's chest, to confess something	I talked to my supervisor and tried to make a clean breast of my past problems in the company.
get to do (something) What does "get to do (something)" mean?	to have a chance or to be able to do something	I did not get to go to the circus last week.
hang out one's shingle What does "hang out one's shingle" mean?	to open one's own business (usually as a professional in some field)	My friend decided to hang out his shingle as a dentist soon after he finished school.
close in on (someone or something) What does "close in on (someone or something)" mean?	to overwhelm or surround someone or something	The soldiers quickly closed in on the enemy position.
walk a tightrope What does "walk a tightrope" mean?	be in a situation where you must be very cautious	The Prime Minister is walking a tightrope regarding the international trade deal.
know a thing or two (about someone or something) What does "know a thing or two (about someone or something)" mean?	be well informed about someone or something	My father works in a software development company and knows a thing or two about computers.
buzz What does "buzz" mean?	contact someone using an intercom or similar device
get back together (with someone) What does "get back together (with someone)" mean?	to resume a relationship or marriage after separating with someone	The man got back together with his wife after separating for three months.
every dog has his day What does "every dog has his day" mean?	everyone will have his chance or turn	My friend is very discouraged because of his recent bad luck. However, every dog has his day and he should soon overcome those problems and find success.
dog meat What does "dog meat" mean?	dead person (usually made in threat form)

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Eat One`s Words Idiom