Elbow Room Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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elbow room What does elbow room mean?	enough space to be comfortable	The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.
elbow room What does elbow room mean?	enough space to be comfortable	The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.
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fucker What does "fucker" mean?	a person with many negative traits (used pejoratively or disparagingly; rarely used for women).	He's such a fucker.
tight squeeze What does "tight squeeze" mean?	a difficult financial situation	Our company is in a tight squeeze now that sales are down from last year.
hit (someone) right between the eyes What does "hit (someone) right between the eyes" mean?	make a strong impression on someone, surprise someone	Her incredible performance really hit me between the eyes.
give oneself away What does "give oneself away" mean?	to show guilt, to show that you have done wrong	The girl gave herself away when she said that she had not been downtown although her boyfriend had seen her there.

check-up What does "check-up" mean?	an examination of a patient by a doctor	I went to have my annual check-up last week.
in hand What does "in hand" mean?	in one's possession	The man arrived at the airport with much cash in hand.
hold one`s horses What does "hold one`s horses" mean?	stop and wait patiently	"Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet."
Kick away the ladder What does "Kick away the ladder" mean?	If someone kicks away the ladder, they remove something that was supporting or helping someone.
Jersey justice What does "Jersey justice" mean?	(UK) Jersey justice is very severe justice.

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Elbow Room Idiom