Edge (someone) Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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edge (someone) out What does edge (someone) out mean?	to win a competition against someone and get a job or position	I was able to edge out the other applicants to get the job.
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do the honors What does "do the honors" mean?	to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)	"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"

for kicks What does "for kicks" mean?	for fun	We decided to go to the airport to watch the airplanes for kicks.
buy into (something) What does "buy into (something)" mean?	to accept and agree with something	I do not buy into my friend's idea about starting a business.
vent one's spleen What does "vent one's spleen" mean?	get rid of one's angry feelings	I was able to vent my spleen at the manager of our apartment for the problems that she was causing.
a force to be reckoned with What does "a force to be reckoned with" mean?	someone or something that is important and should not be ignored	The young man is a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world.
school What does "school" mean?	teach somebody something (usually said by a person in authority)
outgrow (something) What does "outgrow (something)" mean?	to get too big/old for something	The little boy has begun to outgrow his small bicycle.

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Edge (someone) Out Idiom