In Disguise Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in disguise What does in disguise mean?	looking like someone else	The bank robber was in disguise when he robbed the bank.
in disguise What does in disguise mean?	looking like someone else	The bank robber was in disguise when he robbed the bank.
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hyper What does "hyper" mean?	person who is easily or frequently very excited or active
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink What does "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" mean?	This idiom means you can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it.
Back foot What does "Back foot" mean?	(UK) If you are on your back foot, you are at a disadvantage and forced to be defensive of your position.
those three little words What does "those three little words" mean?	the words "I love you"	the words "I love you"After several months of dating the young man finally said those three little words to his girlfriend.

better to be a live dog than a dead lion What does "better to be a live dog than a dead lion" mean?	it is better to be a live coward than a dead hero (this is from Ecclesiastes in the Bible)	It is better to be a live dog than a dead lion so I walked away and did not try and fight with the man.
(on the) cutting edge What does "(on the) cutting edge" mean?	using the most recent technology.	"The university's computer lab is (on the) cuttingedge. It hasall the latest hardware and software."
honkey What does "honkey" mean?	of or pertaining to white (Caucasian) behavior, ideas, etc.
until the cows come home What does "until the cows come home" mean?	until very late	It is my birthday today so I plan to stay out and party until the cows come home.

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In Disguise Idiom