In Print Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in print What does in print mean?	a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher	The book which I am looking for is still in print.
in print What does in print mean?	a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher	The book which I am looking for is still in print.
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cap and gown What does "cap and gown" mean?	the special cap called a mortarboard and the robe that is worn during academic ceremonies such as graduation	All of the students wore a cap and gown to the graduation ceremony.
armed and dangerous What does "armed and dangerous" mean?	to have a weapon that may be used (usually by a suspected criminal)	The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him.
not born yesterday What does "not born yesterday" mean?	to be experienced in the ways of the world	I was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying.
Raining cats and dogs What does "Raining cats and dogs" mean?	When it is raining cats and dogs, it is raining very heavily.
have a pick-me-up What does "have a pick-me-up" mean?	to eat or drink something stimulating	I wanted to have a pick-me-up so I stopped for a coffee.
buy (something) for a song What does "buy (something) for a song" mean?	to buy something cheaply	I was able to buy my first house for a song.

by the skin of one`s teeth What does "by the skin of one`s teeth" mean?	by a very small margin, barely	I arrived at the train station and was on time by the skin of my teeth.
squirrel away (some money) What does "squirrel away (some money)" mean?	to save or keep some money	I was able to squirrel away much money from my previous job.
cold snap/spell What does "cold snap/spell" mean?	a sudden short period of cold weather	The cold snap lasted for five days.
go to any length What does "go to any length" mean?	to do whatever is necessary	The man will go to any length to get what he wants.

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In Print Idiom