Face Value Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps for their face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the truth of something on the surface	The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/note/paper money	The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps at their face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the truth of something on the surface	The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp or bond or paper money	The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
	Some Random Idioms
evil What does "evil" mean?	excellent; good

take heed What does "take heed" mean?	to be cautious	It is best to take heed when you are crossing the street.
pile into (something) What does "pile into (something)" mean?	to climb into something roughly	The teenagers piled into the old car after school.
do the honors What does "do the honors" mean?	to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)	"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
Q-sign What does "Q-sign" mean?	comatose patient with mouth open and tongue hanging out
throw a monkey wrench into the works What does "throw a monkey wrench into the works" mean?	to cause something that is going smoothly to stop	My friend threw a monkey wrench into our plans to go to the lake for the summer.
live off the fat of the land What does "live off the fat of the land" mean?	grow and live on one's own food	The early pioneers went to the mountain valley and were able to live off the fat of the land.

get along in years What does "get along in years" mean?	to grow older	My parents are getting along in years but they are still very healthy.
bone What does "bone" mean?	trombone (used by musicians).	Play that bone for all your worth.
soaked to the skin What does "soaked to the skin" mean?	one's clothing is wet right through to the skin	I was soaked to the skin after walking in the rain.
rat out on (someone) What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?	to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical time	The boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
cut-rate What does "cut-rate" mean?	inexpensive; cheap

American Idioms and Expressions

Face Value Idiom