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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn - especially in a fight or contest or negotiations | The company had a hard-nosed attitude while bargaining with the union.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be very strict, to be stubborn, to be uncompromising | The negotiatiors were hard-nosed during the talks for a new contract.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be not weak or soft, to be stubborn | The union took a hard-nosed position in the contract negotiations.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn |
The union took a hard-nosed position in the contract negotiations.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | not weak or soft, stubborn - especially in a fight or contest or negotiations |
The company had a hard-nosed attitude while bargaining with the union.
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hard-nosed
What does hard-nosed mean? | to be very strict, to be stubborn, to be uncompromising |
The negotiatiors were hard-nosed during the talks for a new contract.
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Some Random Idioms
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Having a gas
What does "Having a gas" mean? | If you're having a gas, you are having a laugh and enjoying yourself in company. |
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go the distance
What does "go the distance" mean? | to do the whole amount, to finish something | I was able to go the distance and finish my project without any help.
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feel free to do (something)
What does "feel free to do (something)" mean? | to feel like you are permitted to do something |
Everybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party began.
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strike up a conversation with (someone)
What does "strike up a conversation with (someone)" mean? | to start a conversation with someone | I decided not to strike up a conversation with the man at the bus station.
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one in a hundred
What does "one in a hundred" mean? | one among one hundred of something | About one in a hundred of the products are defective.
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in one`s good books/graces
What does "in one`s good books/graces" mean? | approved of by someone, liked by someone | I have been in my friend's good books since I helped her with her homework last month.
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spout off about (someone or something)
What does "spout off about (someone or something)" mean? | to talk too much about someone or something | The woman is always spouting off about her many problems.
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turkey
What does "turkey" mean? | failure; loss |
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Keep your eye on the prize
What does "Keep your eye on the prize" mean? | This means that you should keep your focus on achieving a positive end result. |
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DIY
What does "DIY" mean? | Do-It-Yourself | Do-It-YourselfI went to a DIY store and bought the materials to build a bed.
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stand over (someone or something)
What does "stand over (someone or something)" mean? | to watch someone or something closely, to keep checking someone or something all the time | The father stood over his son all day to make sure that he was studying for his final exams.
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after all is said and done
What does "after all is said and done" mean? | finally, when everything is settled | After all is said and done the mayor of our city is doing a very good job.
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