Hungry Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hungry What does hungry mean?	ambitious; eager for success and willing to work hard for it
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In my bad books What does "In my bad books" mean?	If you are in someone's bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you.

easy-going What does "easy-going" mean?	to be tolerant and relaxed	Our boss has a very easy-going management style.
iron (something) out What does "iron (something) out" mean?	to solve a problem	We spent several hours ironing out the final details of the contract.
What will be will be What does "What will be will be" mean?	The expression what will be will be is used to describe the notion that fate will decide the outcome of a course of events, even if action is taken to try to alter it.
keep books What does "keep books" mean?	to keep records of money that is earned and spent	Our accountant is keeping careful books of all the transactions in the company.
in a nutshell What does "in a nutshell" mean?	briefly, in a few words	We went to the meeting and they told us in a nutshell about the plans for our company.
at risk What does "at risk" mean?	to be in danger	The children were at risk of getting sick when the disease spread in the school.
go bananas What does "go bananas" mean?	become slightly anxious, agitated, or crazy

under one`s thumb What does "under one`s thumb" mean?	to be obedient to someone, to be controlled by someone	The woman has her husband under her thumb. He has no freedom at all.
gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	out of control; wild

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Hungry Idiom