Flesh (something) Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Flesh (something) Out Idiom mean?

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flesh (something) out What does flesh (something) out mean?	to make something more detailed or bigger	We worked hard during the weekend to flesh out our agreement.
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caught in the middle/cross fire What does "caught in the middle/cross fire" mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend had a big fight.

cover all of one's bases What does "cover all of one's bases" mean?	thoroughly prepare for or deal with a situation	thoroughly prepare for or deal with a situationHe covered all of his bases before going to the job interview and performed very well.
Ride for a fall What does "Ride for a fall" mean?	If sxomeone is riding for a fall, they are taking great risks that are likely to end in a disaster.
fool around What does "fool around" mean?	to spend time playing rather than working, to waste time	If the man would spend less time fooling around he would be able to get more work done.
no flies on (someone) What does "no flies on (someone)" mean?	very fast or busy (too fast or busy for a fly to stay on someone)	There are no flies on my friend. He is always moving or going somewhere.
fraught with danger What does "fraught with danger" mean?	to be full of something dangerous and unpleasant	Their adventure was fraught with danger when the two boys went to the mountains.

tick What does "tick" mean?	minute; second
Under a flag of convenience What does "Under a flag of convenience" mean?	If a ship sails under a flag of convenience, it is registered in a country where taxes, etc, are lower than in the country it comes from, so if someone does something under a flag of convenience, they attempt to avoid regulations and taxes by a similar means.
choke (someone) up or choke up (someone) What does "choke (someone) up or choke up (someone)" mean?	to make someone cry or become overemotional and speechless	The story of the boy's illness choked the woman up.
bigmouth What does "bigmouth" mean?	a noisy/boastful/foolish talker	The man is a bigmouth and he is always talking about what he is planning to do.

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Flesh (something) Out Idiom