Get The Boot Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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get the boot What does get the boot mean?	to be fired, to be told to leave a place	I got the boot from my first job in high school.
get the boot What does get the boot mean?	to be fired from a job, to be told to leave a place	I got the boot from my first job in high school. The man got the boot from the restaurant for smoking.
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early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise What does "early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise" mean?	going to bed early is good for you	going to bed early is good for youEarly to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise was the advice that my grandmother gave me.

out-of-pocket expenses What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean?	the direct expenses that one must personally pay	My out-of-pocket expenses were very high during the business trip.
blow up in (someone's) face What does "blow up in (someone's) face" mean?	to be ruined while one is working on it (a plan/project etc.), to explode suddenly	The secret plan blew up in our face when we discovered that everybody already knew about it.
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	to be present	The speaker will be on hand after the lecture if you have any questions that you want to ask her.
French What does "French" mean?	of or pertaining to oral sex
chow What does "chow" mean?	food; meal
work one's butt off What does "work one's butt off" mean?	work very diligently.	I worked my butt off on that paper and all I got was a C+.
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.

easy-going What does "easy-going" mean?	to be tolerant and relaxed	Our boss has a very easy-going management style.
not hurt a flea What does "not hurt a flea" mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea.
become engaged with (someone) What does "become engaged with (someone)" mean?	to make a plan to marry someone	The girl has recently become engaged with her boyfriend.

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Get The Boot Idiom