Get The Brush Off Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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get the brush-off What does get the brush-off mean?	to be ignored or sent away	I got the brush-off when I asked the girl to dance.
get the brush-off What does get the brush-off mean?	to be ignored or sent away	I got the brush-off when I asked the girl to dance.
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gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	foolish or silly person

tie down (someone or something) What does "tie down (someone or something)" mean?	to keep someone or something from going somewhere or doing something, to have family or job responsibilities which keep you busy	The project tied my father down for over three months.
cross (someone`s) mind What does "cross (someone`s) mind" mean?	to be a sudden or passing thought, to occur to someone (an idea)	It suddenly crossed my mind that the store would be closed all day on Monday.
Holy cow What does "Holy cow" mean?	used to express strong feelings of astonishment/pleasure/anger	"Holy cow," the man said when he saw the car that had hit the street lamp.
weenie What does "weenie" mean?	dumb, incompetent man
when one is good and ready What does "when one is good and ready" mean?	when one is completely ready	I decided not to go and see the supervisor until I was good and ready.
give voice to (one's feelings) What does "give voice to (one's feelings)" mean?	to express what one feels or thinks	The man has begun to give voice to his feelings about his new job.
fold one's hands What does "fold one's hands" mean?	to bring one's hands together so that they are palm to palm with the fingers interlocking	The students folded their hands and sat quietly on their chairs.
lay hold of (something) What does "lay hold of (something)" mean?	get possession of something	If I can lay hold of some tools I will help you fix your toilet.

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