Go Into Hock Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go into hock What does go into hock mean?	to go into debt	I do not want to go into hock in order to buy a new stereo system.
go into hock What does go into hock mean?	to go into debt	I do not want to go into hock in order to buy a new computer.
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run off copies of (something) What does "run off copies of (something)" mean?	to produce copies with a printing press or a copy machine	We ran off many copies of the poster for the festival.
rule the roost What does "rule the roost" mean?	to be the boss or manager somewhere - often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch or sit)	My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
Could eat a horse What does "Could eat a horse" mean?	If you are very hungry, you could eat a horse.

in rags What does "in rags" mean?	dressed in worn-out and torn clothing	The man standing outside the restaurant was in rags.
beside the point What does "beside the point" mean?	to have no connection with what is being discussed	"What you are saying is beside the point. We are not talking about salary now."
keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something) What does "keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something)" mean?	strictly watch and control someone or something	Our principal keeps a tight rein on what is being taught in the classrooms.
a sight for sore eyes What does "a sight for sore eyes" mean?	a welcome sight	The man was a sight for sore eyes when he came home from his holiday.
the powers that be What does "the powers that be" mean?	the people who are in authority	The powers that be have decided that the summer festival will not be held this year.

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Go Into Hock Idiom