End Of One`s Rope Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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end of one`s rope What does end of one`s rope mean?	the last of one`s ability or ideas about how to do something	I am at the end of my rope regarding what to do about my job.
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Two-edged sword What does "Two-edged sword" mean?	If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.
keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something) What does "keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)" mean?	to remain alert and watchful for someone or something	I stood at the corner and kept my eyes peeled for my friend and his car.
apeshit What does "apeshit" mean?	excited; upset.	He's apeshit about his new job.
take (someone or something) in hand What does "take (someone or something) in hand" mean?	to take control of a situation and improve it or deal with it	Our teacher took the situation in hand when the class became too noisy.
kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet in honor of someone	We killed the fatted calf for my cousin after she returned from her trip abroad.
make (someone) look ridiculous What does "make (someone) look ridiculous" mean?	make someone look foolish	The complaint from my coworker made me look ridiculous.

get out of (someone's) face What does "get out of (someone's) face" mean?	to go away or leave someone	I wish that my friend would get out of my face.
the high seas What does "the high seas" mean?	the ocean (away from the coast)	The crew of the ship spent three months on the high seas before going to shore for a visit.
get the worst of (something) What does "get the worst of (something)" mean?	to be defeated, to receive less benefit than someone else	The man got the worst of the deal when the salesman sold him the used car.
Bad taste in your mouth What does "Bad taste in your mouth" mean?	If something leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth, you feel there is something wrong or bad about it.
tchotchke What does "tchotchke" mean?	small item; trinket
conehead What does "conehead" mean?	oaf; fool; stupid person

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End Of One`s Rope Idiom