Go Into Orbit Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go into orbit What does go into orbit mean?	to lose one`s temper, to become very angry	The bank manager went into orbit when he learned about the missing money.
go into orbit What does go into orbit mean?	to lose one`s temper, to become very angry	The bank manager went into orbit when he learned about the missing money.
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flat out What does "flat out" mean?	without hiding anything, openly	I told my friend flat out that I would not go to the party with her.

food for thought What does "food for thought" mean?	something to think about, something that provides mental stimulation	The advice from the bank manager was food for thought when I made my financial plan.
zonked What does "zonked" mean?	fatigued; tired; exhausted.	I'm totally zonked from studying.
The Mountie always gets his man What does "The Mountie always gets his man" mean?	(Canada) The Mounties are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and they have a reputation for catching criminals they are after.
carrot and stick What does "carrot and stick" mean?	a reward or a threat of punishment at the same time	The trade negotiators took a carrot-and-stick approach to the automobile talks.
ticked off What does "ticked off" mean?	upset; angry

hit (someone) below the belt What does "hit (someone) below the belt" mean?	to do something in an unfair or cowardly way	My friend was hitting below the belt when he criticized me after I told him my true feelings on the matter.
Man of letters What does "Man of letters" mean?	A man of letters is someone who is an expert in the arts and literature, and often a writer too.
between a rock and a hard place What does "between a rock and a hard place" mean?	to be in a very difficult position	We are between a rock and a hard place in our effort to solve the problem.

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Go Into Orbit Idiom