In Denial Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in denial What does in denial mean?	refusing to believe something that is true	The man was in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
in denial What does in denial mean?	refusing to believe something that is true	The man is in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
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can take (something) to the bank What does "can take (something) to the bank" mean?	a statement is true, something is guaranteed to be successful	I believe that we can take the new business plan to the bank.
no heroic measures What does "no heroic measures" mean?	idiom. no performing CPR or other drastic procedures to resuscitate a patient
lower one's sights What does "lower one's sights" mean?	set one's goals lower than they were	My cousin did not graduate from university and will have to lower his sights when he begins to look for a job.
turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone who is in trouble or need	The woman turned her back on her friend when the friend asked her for some money.
Uncalled for What does "Uncalled for" mean?	If someone does something bad and unnecessary without consideration for anothers feelings, what they do is uncalled for.
cause tongues to wag What does "cause tongues to wag" mean?	to give people something to gossip about	My sister caused tongues to wag when she came to the party without her husband.

rally around someone or something What does "rally around someone or something" mean?	join together to support someone or something	join together to support someone or somethingThe city rallied around the basketball team when they went to the national championships.
Lead with the chin What does "Lead with the chin" mean?	If someone leads with their chin, they speak or behave without fear of the consequences.
Face your demons What does "Face your demons" mean?	If you face your demons, you confront your fears or something that you have been trying hard to avoid.
have a yellow streak What does "have a yellow streak" mean?	to be cowardly	The man has a yellow streak and he will not defend you if you are having a problem.

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In Denial Idiom