American Idioms and Expressions

Gunk Idiom

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gunk What does gunk mean?	disgusting, messy substance of any sort
	Some Random Idioms
out-of-pocket expenses What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean?	the direct expenses that one must personally pay	My out-of-pocket expenses were very high during the business trip.

a yoke around (someone's) neck What does "a yoke around (someone's) neck" mean?	a burden for someone, something that oppresses people	The legal problems of my friend were a yoke around his neck. Shoulder Idioms
just about What does "just about" mean?	nearly, almost	I waited just about one hour before the concert started.
in the rear What does "in the rear" mean?	behind someone or something	There were several trucks in the rear when they opened the bridge to traffic last night.
a snow job What does "a snow job" mean?	insincere or exaggerated talk designed to gain the favors of someone	His presentation at the meeting was a snow job.

Work like a dog What does "Work like a dog" mean?	If you work like a dog, you work very hard.
gone to meet one's maker What does "gone to meet one's maker" mean?	to be dead	The car accident was terrible and the driver has gone to meet his maker.
sack out What does "sack out" mean?	to go to bed, to go to sleep	I sacked out as soon as I arrived home last evening.
against the clock What does "against the clock" mean?	to be in a hurry to do something before a particular time	We worked against the clock to finish the project.

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