Horse's Ass Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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horse's ass What does horse's ass mean?	obnoxious, dumb person
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Go play in traffic What does "Go play in traffic" mean?	This is used as a way of telling someone to go away.
Knight in shining armour What does "Knight in shining armour" mean?	A knight in shining armour is someone who saves you when you are in great trouble or danger.
at each other's throats What does "at each other's throats" mean?	fight/argue all the time	The two boys were at each other's throats as soon as they entered the room.
go out the window What does "go out the window" mean?	to be abandoned, to go out of effect	The school dress code went out the window when the new principal arrived.
hang out one`s shingle What does "hang out one`s shingle" mean?	notify the public of the opening of an office - especially an office of a doctor, lawyer or other professional	He has decided to hang out his shingle now that he has graduated from law school.
sniff out (someone or something) What does "sniff out (someone or something)" mean?	to locate someone or something	The police dog worked hard to sniff out the bank robber.
dick What does "dick" mean?	dumb person (usually a man)

get a word in What does "get a word in" mean?	to find a chance to say something when others are talking	The customer could not get a word in while talking to the salesman.
In the catbird seat What does "In the catbird seat" mean?	If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.
in safe hands What does "in safe hands" mean?	under the care of someone or an organization that you can trust and who will help you	The little girl is in safe hands now that she has arrived at her grandmother's house.
a bundle of nerves What does "a bundle of nerves" mean?	someone who is very nervous and anxious	I was a bundle of nerves after I finished studying for my exams.
get on (someone`s) nerves What does "get on (someone`s) nerves" mean?	to irritate someone	The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.

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Horse's Ass Idiom