Eyepopper Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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eyepopper What does eyepopper mean?	something or somebody very appealing
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up one`s sleeve What does "up one`s sleeve" mean?	kept secretly ready for the right time or for a time when needed	He probably has something up his sleeve and will be able to find a job when he needs one.

less than pleased What does "less than pleased" mean?	not pleased	My father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
eat like a horse What does "eat like a horse" mean?	to eat a lot	My friend eats like a horse but he never gains any weight.
rotten to the core What does "rotten to the core" mean?	to be completely worthless (like a rotten apple)	The political organization was rotten to the core and everybody knew that they must change.
get a raw deal What does "get a raw deal" mean?	to receive unfair or bad treatment	The secretary got a raw deal when she was forced to work late everyday.
Dutch uncle What does "Dutch uncle" mean?	someone who gives you advice like a parent or relative would	My friend is like a Dutch uncle and he is always giving me advice about how I should act.
take notice of (something) What does "take notice of (something)" mean?	to observe something	The city workers take notice of the houses which do not follow the local garbage regulations.

Tough as old boots What does "Tough as old boots" mean?	Something or someone that is as tough as old boots is strong and resilient.
go dutch What does "go dutch" mean?	a date where each person pays half of the expenses	a date where each person pays half of the expensesIn university many of the students had little money so they often went dutch when they were on a date.
double-header What does "double-header" mean?	two games (usually baseball) that are played one after the other and are played in front of the same crowd	We were tired after watching a double-header last night.

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Eyepopper Idiom