American Idioms and Expressions

Hands Off (something) Idiom

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hands off (something)
What does hands off (something) mean?		 to leave something alone, to not interfere with somethingI took a hands-off approach while dealing with the new employee.

Some Random Idioms
deliver the goods
What does "deliver the goods" mean?		 to do a good or successful job of something He is the best manager that we have. He knows how to deliver the goods.

VP
What does "VP" mean?		 Vice-President Vice-PresidentAfter serving faithfully as vice-president for many years my father was appointed to the position of company president.
run scared
What does "run scared" mean?		 to behave as if one were going to fail/loseThe politician has been running scared in his attempt to win re-election.
trike
What does "trike" mean?		motorcyle with three wheels. Nice trike. How fast does it go? trip n. time to be spent in jail; prison sentence
some people are more equal than others
What does "some people are more equal than others" mean?		 the members of a group may appear equal but some members may receive better treatment than othersSome people are more equal than others and the superstar was not given a penalty for hitting the other player while other players would have received a penalty.
live off the fat of the land
What does "live off the fat of the land" mean?		 to grow one's own food, to live on the resources of the land The family lives off the fat of the land on their small farm.

have (something) in one's hands
What does "have (something) in one's hands" mean?		 to have control of something or responsibility for something, to possess something "When I have the documents in my hands I will call you."

break up (with someone)
What does "break up (with someone)" mean?		 to end a relationship with someone My niece broke up with her boyfriend last June.

sell (something) at a loss
What does "sell (something) at a loss" mean?		 to sell something and lose moneyWe were forced to sell the computers at a loss.
Curate's egg
What does "Curate's egg" mean?		(UK) If something is a bit of a curate's egg, it is only good in parts.
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