Hood Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hood What does hood mean?	hoodlum; thief; criminal
hood What does hood mean?	neighborhood; immediate area where one lives
hood What does hood mean?	neighborhood; inner-city neighborhood or area controlled by a gang
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roger What does "roger" mean?	understood (used primarily for radio communication)

keep on an even keel What does "keep on an even keel" mean?	remain cool and calm	I was very busy with my job and school but I tried very hard to keep on an even keel and get everything done.
stretch the point What does "stretch the point" mean?	to interpret a point very flexibly	It is stretching the point to think that the new company policy will let you take a two-hour lunch break.
Square meal What does "Square meal" mean?	A nutritious meal.	I am overweight because my wife's cooking is delicious but full of fat and sugar. The only way to get a good square meal is to eat out. British war ships in the 1700s including the HMS Victory did not have the best of living conditions. A sailors breakfast and lunch were sparse meals consisting of little more than bread and a beverage. But the third meal of the day included meat and was served on a square tray. Eating a substantial meal onboard a ship required a tray to carry it all. Hence a "square meal" was the most substantial meal served.
lay one`s cards on the table What does "lay one`s cards on the table" mean?	let someone know one`s position and feelings openly, deal honestly with something	He decided to lay his cards on the table and tell his boss about the job offer from the other company.
Up sticks What does "Up sticks" mean?	(UK) If you up sticks, you leave somewhere, usually permanently and without warning- he upped sticks and went to work abroad.

point out (someone or something) What does "point out (someone or something)" mean?	to explain or call attention to someone or something	My teacher was very kind when she pointed out the mistakes that I had made.
air boss What does "air boss" mean?	head of the flight deck on an aircraft carrier.	Ask the air boss what to do about it.
put one's thinking cap on What does "put one's thinking cap on" mean?	start thinking in a serious manner	The boys put on their thinking caps and tried to think of a new name for the school newspaper.
saddled with debt What does "saddled with debt" mean?	to be burdened with debt	Our company is saddled with debt and must do something about it quickly.
deep water What does "deep water" mean?	serious trouble or difficulty	The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money.

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Hood Idiom