Hold One`s Peace Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hold one`s peace What does hold one`s peace mean?	be silent and not speak against someone or something	"Please try and hold your peace during the meeting as it will be to our disadvantage if we have a confrontation."
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next to nothing What does "next to nothing" mean?	hardly anything	I was able to buy a new computer for next to nothing.
bring (something) off What does "bring (something) off" mean?	to achieve something	We were unable to bring off a deal to buy the new computer system for our company.
try one`s hand at (something) What does "try one`s hand at (something)" mean?	to make an (inexperienced) attempt at something	I have decided to try my hand at sailing a boat this summer.
mum What does "mum" mean?	mother; mom
vim and vigor What does "vim and vigor" mean?	energy and enthusiasm	Our great aunt is always full of vim and vigor when we see her.

Cut your coat according to your cloth What does "Cut your coat according to your cloth" mean?	If you cut your coat according to your cloth, you only buy things that you have sufficient money to pay for.
ticket What does "ticket" mean?	license; driver's license.	"Ticket to Ride" (song title).
sleazeball What does "sleazeball" mean?	disgusting , repulsive person

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Hold One`s Peace Idiom