American Idioms and Expressions

Give Someone A Hand (1) Idiom

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give someone a hand (1)
What does give someone a hand (1) mean?		 (1): help someone. "I can't do this alone. Can you give me ahand?"

Some Random Idioms
one's bark is worse than one's bite
What does "one's bark is worse than one's bite" mean?		 one's words are worse than one's actions You should not worry about the secretary. Her bark is worse than her bite and she is really a very nice person.

honkers
What does "honkers" mean?		woman's breasts (usually large or otherwise remarkable)
nuts about (someone or something)
What does "nuts about (someone or something)" mean?		 to be enthusiastic about somethingHe has been nuts about cars ever since he was a little boy.
doll (oneself) up or doll up (oneself)
What does "doll (oneself) up or doll up (oneself)" mean?		 to dress in fancy clothes The woman was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel.

as graceful as a swan
What does "as graceful as a swan" mean?		 very gracefulThe figure skater was as graceful as a swan.
blow the whistle (on someone)
What does "blow the whistle (on someone)" mean?		 to report someone's wrongdoing to the police or other authorities The employee blew the whistle on the illegal practices of the company.

pecking order
What does "pecking order" mean?		 the way that people are ranked in relation to each otherI have not worked at my company very long so I do not understand the pecking order yet.
frigid
What does "frigid" mean?		 sexually disinterested; not into sexual activity. She's so frigid, she won't even kiss me.
Come again.
What does "Come again." mean?		 Please repeat or say that again. "Come again. I did not hear you the first time."

start from scratch
What does "start from scratch" mean?		 to start from the beginningI lost all of my notes so I had to start from scratch with my project.
Blow your own horn
What does "Blow your own horn" mean?		 If you blow your own horn, you boast about your achievements and abilities. ('Blow your own trumpet' is an alternative form.)
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