Herd Cats Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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herd cats What does herd cats mean?	do the impossible
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?	to be very cheerful and eager (like a squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail)	The children were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they got up in the morning.

deep pockets What does "deep pockets" mean?	a person with a lot of money.	They've got deep pockets, so it's not a waste of money for them.
believe one`s eyes What does "believe one`s eyes" mean?	to believe what one is seeing	We could not believe our eyes when we saw the three bears on the highway. I will believe my eyes when I see the new movie.
cost an arm and a leg What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?	to cost too much	The new motorcycle cost my brother an arm and a leg.
cram it What does "cram it" mean?	be quiet; shut up.	Oh, cram it. No one wants to hear about it anymore.
deli What does "deli" mean?	delicatessen.	I'm going to the deli for a sandwich. Anyone want anything?

Make a request What does "Make a request" mean?	If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need.
make ends meet What does "make ends meet" mean?	to have enough money to pay one`s bills	I have been having trouble making ends meet because the rent for my apartment is very high.
all in all What does "all in all" mean?	in summary, after considering everything	We had a few problems but all in all the meeting was successful.
tenderfoot What does "tenderfoot" mean?	person lacking experience or know-how (old expression no longer used much)

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Herd Cats Idiom