American Idioms and Expressions

Horse Trade Idiom

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horse trade What does horse trade mean?	to bargain in a hard and skillful way	We had to do some horse trading but finally we reached a deal to buy the new house.
horse-trade What does horse-trade mean?	to make a business agreement/deal after careful bargaining and compromise	After several hours of horse-trading we reached an agreement to buy the new computers.
horse trade What does horse trade mean?	to bargain in a hard and skillful way	We had to do some horse trading but finally we were able to buy the new house.
horse trade What does horse trade mean?	to make a business agreement after hard negotiations	We had to horse trade but we were finally able to reach an agreement to buy the antique car. hot Idioms
horse-trade What does horse-trade mean?	to make a business agreement or deal after careful bargaining and compromise	After several hours of horse-trading we reached an agreement to buy the new computers.
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crapper What does "crapper" mean?	toilet
fix (someone's) wagon What does "fix (someone's) wagon" mean?	to punish or get even with someone	I decided to fix the woman's wagon after she complained to my boss about me.
resign oneself to something What does "resign oneself to something" mean?	to accept something reluctantly	I have to resign myself to the fact that I will probably not get the job that I want.
carry one's (own) weight What does "carry one's (own) weight" mean?	to do one's share of something	Everyone in the group had to carry his or her own weight during the project.
Prick up your ears What does "Prick up your ears" mean?	If you prick up your ears, you listen very carefully. ('Pick up your ears' is also used.)
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Army brat What does "Army brat" mean?	child in a regular Army family
half a loaf is better than none What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?	having part of something is better than having nothing at all	Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.
no end of/to (something) What does "no end of/to (something)" mean?	seeming almost endless, very many/much of something	He had no end of problems when he lived overseas for a year.
from cradle to grave What does "from cradle to grave" mean?	from birth to death	The government looks after its citizens with good medical care from cradle to grave.

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