American Idioms and Expressions

Gimp Idiom

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gimp
What does gimp mean?		person who limps; a crippled person

Some Random Idioms
get (something) out of the way
What does "get (something) out of the way" mean?		 to take care of some business, to do/finish somethingWe got our work out of the way and began to plan for the weekend.
My heart goes out to someone
What does "My heart goes out to someone" mean?		 If your heart goes out to someone, you feel genuine sympathy for them.
run short
What does "run short" mean?		 to not have enough of somethingThey ran short of gasoline at the gas station and had to close early.
up one`s sleeve
What does "up one`s sleeve" mean?		 kept secretly ready for the right time or for a time when neededHe probably has something up his sleeve and will be able to find a job when he needs one.
ill-disposed to (do something)
What does "ill-disposed to (do something)" mean?		 not friendly or favorable to somethingOur company is ill-disposed to begin working on the project with the other company.
drop
What does "drop" mean?		 knock someone to the ground
dead loss
What does "dead loss" mean?		 a total lossThe money that I gave to my friend is a dead loss and none of it will be returned.

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