Gofer Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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gofer What does gofer mean?	somebody whose job is to fetch or bring trivial items to more important people
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Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves What does "Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves" mean?	(UK) If you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves, meaning that if someone takes care not to waste small amounts of money, they will accumulate capital. ('Look after the pence and the pounds will look after themselves' is an alternative form of this idiom.)

cash in (something) What does " cash in (something)" mean?	to exchange something for money	We decided to cash in the coupons because we needed some money.
beat the tar out of (someone) What does "beat the tar out of (someone)" mean?	to beat someone severely	The older boy beat the tar out of the young boy in the schoolyard.
heart is not in (something) What does "heart is not in (something)" mean?	to not really want to do what you are doing	The boy's heart was not in the swimming club so he quit the team.
as wild as a tiger What does "as wild as a tiger" mean?	very wild	The little boy was as wild as a tiger when we were trying to look after him.
rule out (someone or something) What does "rule out (someone or something)" mean?	to decide against or eliminate someone or something	They still have not ruled out using the new player during the tournament.

chew the fat What does "chew the fat" mean?	to chat	The two men were chewing the fat in front of the house.
treat (someone) with kid gloves What does "treat (someone) with kid gloves" mean?	to treat someone very gently and carefully because you do not want to upset him or her	I treat my friend with kid gloves because she is very sensitive.
break down (something) or break (something) down What does "break down (something) or break (something) down" mean?	to explain something to someone in simple terms	My teacher broke down the scientific theory so that the class could understand it easily.
kick around What does "kick around" mean?	have nearby; be in one's position

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Gofer Idiom