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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cut back What does "cut back" mean?	to use fewer or less of something	The company has been cutting back on entertainment expenses recently.

the exception that proves the rule What does "the exception that proves the rule" mean?	an exception to a rule proves that the rule exists	The salesman is very quiet and shy and he is the exception that proves the rule in his company. Everybody else is very talkative.
Take your hat off to somebody What does "Take your hat off to somebody" mean?	If you take your hat off to someone, you acknowledge that they have done something exceptional or otherwise deserve your respect.
flexitarian What does "flexitarian" mean?	vegetarian who sometimes eats meat or fish
reach first base What does "reach first base" mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We were unable to reach first base in the discussions.
High as a kite What does "High as a kite" mean?	If someone's as high as a kite, it means they have had too much to drink or are under the influence of drugs.
a show of hands What does "a show of hands" mean?	a vote for something which is done by people raising their hands	The students voted by a show of hands to go to the park after school.
use strong language What does "use strong language" mean?	use abusive or forceful language	The teacher used very strong language to make the children behave.

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End Of One`s Rope Idiom