In A Flash Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a flash What does in a flash mean?	quickly	I was finished with the job interview in a flash.
in a flash What does in a flash mean?	quickly	I was finished with the job interview in a flash.
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an ear to the ground What does "an ear to the ground" mean?	attention that is paid to the way things are going or the way people feel and think	The president has an ear to the ground and knows everything that is going on in our company.

look over (something) What does "look over (something)" mean?	inspect/survey/examine something	"Please take some time to look over these documents before you sign them."
BTDT What does "BTDT" mean?	been there, done that
set one's teeth on edge What does "set one's teeth on edge" mean?	to be unpleasant and to give one an uncomfortable feeling	The idea that we would have to leave our apartment immediately set my teeth on edge.
fair play What does "fair play" mean?	equal and correct action toward someone, justice	The company has a reputation for fair play when they are bargaining with their employees.
as to What does "as to" mean?	with regard to, according to	"As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow."

bring (someone) to terms What does "bring (someone) to terms" mean?	to make someone agree or do something	It seemed impossible for the two sides to settle their dispute but we were finally able to bring them to terms.
Chaps my ass What does "Chaps my ass" mean?	When something/someone really annoys you, it chaps your ass.
wannabe What does "wannabe" mean?	somebody who aspires to greatness or to a particular position or achievement
as the crow flies What does "as the crow flies" mean?	by the most direct way, along a straight line between two places	As the crow flies, it is not very far between my house and my office.

American Idioms and Expressions

In A Flash Idiom