Homo Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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homo What does homo mean?	homosexual (typically male)
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dismiss (something) out of hand What does "dismiss (something) out of hand" mean?	to decide without thinking about it not to accept an idea or argument or plan	The company dismissed the union's offer out of hand.

lock the barn door after the horse is gone What does "lock the barn door after the horse is gone" mean?	to try to deal with something after it is too late	My friend wants to fix his house. However, it is like locking the barn door after the horse is gone. There was a flood and the damage is already done.
nix What does "nix" mean?	stop; halt; prohibit.	Wait, nix that idea. It's no good.
At the top of the list What does "At the top of the list" mean?	If something is at the top of the list, it is of highest priority, most important, most urgent, or the next in one's line of attention.
the pick of (something) What does "the pick of (something)" mean?	the best of the group	The members of the Olympic team were the pick of the best athletes in the country.
Lower than a snake's belly What does "Lower than a snake's belly" mean?	Someone or something that is lower than a snake's belly is of a very low moral standing.

live (something) down What does "live (something) down" mean?	overcome the shame or embarrassment of something	It was difficult for the woman to live down the embarrassment and shame of the fact that she had stolen some money at her job.
ring a bell What does "ring a bell" mean?	to remind someone of something	The name does not ring a bell and I am sure that I have never heard of the man.
wired What does "wired" mean?	connected electronically using cable(s) or radio connections
chisel (someone) out of (something) What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone to get money or something	The criminal tried to chisel the small business owner out of much money.
as crooked as a dog's hind leg What does "as crooked as a dog's hind leg" mean?	dishonest	The politician is as crooked as a dog's hind leg and nobody trusts him.

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