Hold Someones Hand Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hold (someone's) hand What does hold (someone's) hand mean?	to hold the hand of someone	The man held his son's hand as they watched the scary movie.
hold (someone's) hand What does hold (someone's) hand mean?	to help someone in an unfamiliar or frightening situation	The manager had to hold the new employee's hand as the employee learned the new job.
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look after number one What does "look after number one" mean?	to only look after or think about oneself	My neighbor only looks after number one and he will not help me at all.

like two peas in a pod What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?	very close or intimate	My two friends from school are like two peas in a pod and are always together.
drop in the bucket What does "drop in the bucket" mean?	a small amount	The money that my friend repaid me was a drop in the bucket compared to what he owes.
check out (of a motel/hotel) What does "check out (of a motel/hotel) " mean?	to pay the bill at a motel or hotel and then leave	We ate breakfast and then we checked out of the hotel.
eary-bird special What does "eary-bird special" mean?	meal at reduced price in a restaurant for patrons who arrive early
whack off What does "whack off" mean?	waste time or energy; do little or nothing

in awe of (someone or something) What does "in awe of (someone or something)" mean?	fearful and respectful of someone or something	All of the children were in awe of the firemen who came to visit the school.
bread and water What does "bread and water" mean?	the most basic meal that is possible (just as you would get in prison)	The prisoners were fed bread and water for several days last winter.
knock (some) heads together What does "knock (some) heads together" mean?	scold some people	The coach decided that he would have to knock some heads together if he wanted to get the team into the playoffs.
get a checkup What does "get a checkup" mean?	to receive a physical examination by a doctor	I go to the doctor every year to get a checkup.
stoop to (doing something) What does "stoop to (doing something)" mean?	to do something that is beneath one	I do not plan to stoop to ask my friend for money for food.
cut corners What does "cut corners" mean?	to economize	We will have to cut corners in order to save money for our holiday.

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Hold Someones Hand Idiom