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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U-turn What does "U-turn" mean?	If a government changes its position radically on an issue, especially when they have promised not to do so, this is a U-turn.

wetback What does "wetback" mean?	Hispanic illegal immigrant
Down-to-earth What does "Down-to-earth" mean?	Someone who's down-to-earth is practical and realistic. It can also be used for things like ideas.
have ants in one`s pants What does "have ants in one`s pants" mean?	to be nervous and restless	The teacher asked the little boy if he had ants in his pants when he kept moving around in his seat.
up-to-date What does "up-to-date" mean?	modern, the latest standards of fashion	The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all.

business as usual What does "business as usual" mean?	to continue as usual	It was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping area.
without rhyme or reason What does "without rhyme or reason" mean?	without purpose or reason	It seemed that the dispute between the two men was without rhyme or reason.
boff What does "boff" mean?	strike or punch someone.	I got boffed on the head at the bar yesterday.
(not one's) cup of tea What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?	something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)	Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.

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Edge (someone) Out Idiom