Hand (something) Down To (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Hand (something) Down To (someone) Idiom mean?

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hand (something) down to (someone) What does hand (something) down to (someone) mean?	give something to a younger person	The girl always handed her old clothes down to her younger sister.
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In the catbird seat What does "In the catbird seat" mean?	If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.

jump to conclusions What does "jump to conclusions" mean?	to judge or decide something without having all the facts	The manager jumped to conclusions and accused the employee of stealing from the company.
cause a stir What does "cause a stir" mean?	to cause people to become agitated and alarmed about something	The soccer player caused a stir when he criticized the referee.
hot potato What does "hot potato" mean?	a question or argument that is controversial and difficult to settle	The issue of building the nuclear power plant is a hot potato for the local town council.
eat out What does "eat out" mean?	to eat in a restaurant	I eat out three or four times a week.
sit in judgement of (someone) What does "sit in judgement of (someone)" mean?	to make a judgement of someone	The tribunal members were sitting in judgement of the group involved in the trade dispute.
freak out What does "freak out" mean?	lose control; panic

on the off-chance What does "on the off-chance" mean?	in case something may happen, the slight possibility that something may happen	I asked the salesman if he had a part for my computer on the off-chance that he may have one in his store.
a new lease on life What does "a new lease on life" mean?	a renewed outlook on life	I gave my car a new lease on life after I took it to the mechanic for repairs.
falsies What does "falsies" mean?	artificially enlarged breasts (either through surgery or padding).	Nice falsies on her, but I'd rather have the real thing.
by the week What does "by the week" mean?	one week at a time	We rented the car by the week.
give it a rest What does "give it a rest" mean?	shut up; stop talking; stop talking about something

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Hand (something) Down To (someone) Idiom