In A Coon's Age Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a coon's age What does in a coon's age mean?	in a very long time	I have not seen my friend in a coon's age.
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mince (one's) words What does "mince (one's) words" mean?	make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words	I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.

down to the wire What does "down to the wire" mean?	near a deadline, with little time remaining	They were down to the wire but the two sides finally agreed to a new contract.
put (someone) on hold What does "put (someone) on hold" mean?	to disconnect someone temporarily from the telephone	I phoned the bank but they put me on hold before someone spoke to me.
amount to (something) What does "amount to (something)" mean?	to become successful	The boy will never amount to anything if he does not change his behavior.
cool off What does "cool off" mean?	calm down; relax
black out What does "black out" mean?	to darken a room or building by turning off the lights	During the war, people in the cities were forced to black out their windows so nobody could see them.
grub What does "grub" mean?	hardworking, serious student
at this stage of the game What does "at this stage of the game" mean?	at some point, at some time during an activity	at some point, at some time during an activityAt this stage of the game I don't think that we should spend more money on the project.

heart-to-heart What does "heart-to-heart" mean?	honest or intimate	The couple had a heart-to-heart talk before they decided to get married.
drop (someone) a line What does "drop (someone) a line" mean?	to write or mail a note or letter to someone	My friend promised that she would drop me a line when she gets to Singapore.
a feather in one`s cap What does "a feather in one`s cap" mean?	something that you achieve and are proud of	Winning the spelling contest was a feather in the boy's cap.
Get the axe What does "Get the axe" mean?	If you get the axe, you lose your job. ('Get the ax' is the American spelling.)
every last one What does "every last one" mean?	every single one	Every last one of the children received a certificate from the swimming club.
hit the sack What does "hit the sack" mean?	go to bed.	"I'm really tired. I think I'll hit the sack."

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In A Coon's Age Idiom