American Idioms and Expressions

From Way Back Idiom

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from way back What does from way back mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
from way back What does from way back mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
	Some Random Idioms
out of fashion What does "out of fashion" mean?	not fashionable	Most of the woman's clothes are out of fashion.

chips are down What does "chips are down" mean?	the time when one faces the greatest obstacles	When the chips are down the boy goes to his father for help.
with hat in hand What does "with hat in hand" mean?	with humility (usually used when you ask for something from someone who is more powerful than you)	The man came to his boss with hat in hand to ask for a raise in pay.
thumbnail sketch What does "thumbnail sketch" mean?	a short or small picture or description	The police made a thumbnail sketch of the bank robber.
Schoolyard pick What does "Schoolyard pick" mean?	When people take it in turns to choose a member of a team, it is a schoolyard pick.
none of (someone's) beeswax What does "none of (someone's) beeswax" mean?	none of someone's business	It was none of my beeswax so I did not ask my friend about his problems. Bug Idioms
take a shit What does "take a shit" mean?	move one's bowels; defacate
put in an appearance What does "put in an appearance" mean?	to appear somewhere for a short time	I was forced to put in an appearance at the party although I was very tired.

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