Fence (someone) In Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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fence (someone) in What does fence (someone) in mean?	to restrict someone in some way	I always feel fenced in when I visit my friend on the small island.
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cop out What does "cop out" mean?	quit; give up; abandon

fighting chance What does "fighting chance" mean?	a good possibility of success if you try hard	I did not have a fighting chance to get my job application finished on time.
bored out of one's mind/skull What does "bored out of one's mind/skull" mean?	to be very bored	The little boy was bored out of his mind and wanted to return home.
(all) in one breath What does "(all) in one breath" mean?	something spoken rapidly without stopping to breathe	I told my friend all in one breath what had happened at the party.
at a loss What does "at a loss" mean?	in a state of uncertainty or bewilderment	We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.
hammy What does "hammy" mean?	hamstring(s).	I pulled a hammy while running away from that mugger.
like a house on fire What does "like a house on fire" mean?	rapidly and with force	We worked like a house on fire in order to finish our work before our vacation.
clit What does "clit" mean?	clitoris
meal ticket What does "meal ticket" mean?	a thing or person that someone uses to get the money that they need to live	The woman's nursing degree is her meal ticket to a flexible and good life.
many is the time What does "many is the time" mean?	on many occasions	Many is the time that I have sat at home waiting for a phone call that never came.
run What does "run" mean?	transport illegal items.	My grandfather used to run rum from Cuba.
White feather What does "White feather" mean?	If someone shows a white feather, they are cowards.

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Fence (someone) In Idiom