Gob Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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gob What does gob mean?	mass or hunk of something; a large amount of something
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too close to call What does "too close to call" mean?	so evenly balanced that it is not possible to predict the outcome (in a contest, race, election)	so evenly balanced that it is not possible to predict the outcome (in a contest, race, election)The game was too close to call until the last few minutes of the game.
as crooked as a dog's hind leg What does "as crooked as a dog's hind leg" mean?	dishonest	The politician is as crooked as a dog's hind leg and everybody dislikes him.
get one's bearings What does "get one's bearings" mean?	to determine where one is	When I got my bearings I was able to easily find my way around the big department store.
up in years What does "up in years" mean?	old, elderly	Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy.
make eyes at someone What does "make eyes at someone" mean?	look at someone in a way that makes it clear that you like that person and find them attractive	look at someone in a way that makes it clear that you like that person and find them attractiveThe man became angry when he thought that his girlfriend was making eyes at someone else at the party.
piece of cake What does "piece of cake" mean?	something readily or easily accomplished

by the book What does "by the book" mean?	according to the rules	The police officer does everything by the book when he arrests someone.
take a look at (someone or something) What does "take a look at (someone or something)" mean?	to examine (usually briefly) someone or something	I will take a look at the problem with the computer tomorrow.
help oneself to (something) What does "help oneself to (something)" mean?	take whatever one wants or needs	We went to the buffet table and helped ourselves to the food.
fifty-fifty What does "fifty-fifty" mean?	equally, evenly	We divided the cost of the trip fifty-fifty.
near at hand What does "near at hand" mean?	easy to reach, nearby	If there is a grocery store near at hand I will buy some milk.
Hit a nerve What does "Hit a nerve" mean?	If something hits a nerve, it upsets someone or causes them pain, often when it is something they are trying to hide.

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Gob Idiom