Hoi Polloi Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hoi polloi What does hoi polloi mean?	common people; everyday people
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on the point of (doing something) What does "on the point of (doing something)" mean?	to be ready to start doing something	We were on the point of buying a new car when we changed our minds.

Step on it! What does "Step on it!" mean?	Hurry up!	"Step on it! The taxi will be here at any timeand you're not even dressed!"
come down to earth What does "come down to earth" mean?	to stop imagining or dreaming	My friend has finally come down to earth and is seriously looking for a job.
beyond measure What does "beyond measure" mean?	to be more than can be measured	The man's love for his city was beyond measure.
In the crapper What does "In the crapper" mean?	In the toilet, soiled; or hopelessly irretrievable.	Your relationship with Mary went right in the crapper the minute you told her to, "Rub that pie on her hips because that is where it's going to end up anyway". Thomas Crapper of England is credited for the design and implementation of modern indoor plumbing (including the flushable toilet). Although there is conciderable evidence to the contrary, restrooms/bathrooms are still often referred to as "The Crapper." This word (among others) was introduced to America by their World War I soldiers returning home from Europe.

after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what has been decided	I decided to take the swimming course after all.
Lose your shirt What does "Lose your shirt" mean?	If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc.
nugget What does "nugget" mean?	new recruit or cadet

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Hoi Polloi Idiom