American Idioms and Expressions

Hang Out One`s Shingle Idiom

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hang out one`s shingle
What does hang out one`s shingle mean?		 notify the public of the opening of an office - especially an office of a doctor, lawyer or other professionalHe has decided to hang out his shingle now that he has graduated from law school.

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tubular
What does "tubular" mean?		 good; nice; excellent
in favor of
What does "in favor of" mean?		 in agreement withThe members of the panel voted in favor of postponing the meeting.
roll out a product
What does "roll out a product" mean?		 to release a product for sale The company will roll out their new computers soon.

hard up
What does "hard up" mean?		 to not have much moneyThe man is always hard up for money and he often wants to borrow some.
hold all the cards
What does "hold all the cards" mean?		 be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game) be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game)The company held all the cards when the union decided to go on strike to achieve their goals.
throw oneself at the mercy of the court
What does "throw oneself at the mercy of the court" mean?		 ask a judge for mercy when being sentenced for a crimeThe man knew that he had no excuse for what he had done so all that he could do was throw himself at the mercy of the court and hope for a light sentence.
come to a head
What does "come to a head" mean?		 to come to a point where a problem must be solvedThe issue came to a head and everyone was forced to talk about the problem.
stand off (someone or something)
What does "stand off (someone or something)" mean?		 to keep someone or something from coming near or winningWe were able to stand off the other teams and win the tournament.
stay put
What does "stay put" mean?		 to stay in one place, to not leaveWe decided to stay put for our holidays rather than go away.
by all means
What does "by all means" mean?		 certainly, yes"By all means, I will come to dinner next week."
put (someone) up to (something)
What does "put (someone) up to (something)" mean?		 to persuade or cause someone to do somethingThe boy's friend put him up to cheat on the examination.
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