In Recent Memory Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in recent memory What does in recent memory mean?	the recent period of time in which you can remember things	In recent memory our football team has never been as strong as it is this year.
in recent memory What does in recent memory mean?	the recent period of time in which you can remember things	In recent memory, our football team has never been as strong as it is this year.
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hood What does "hood" mean?	hoodlum; thief; criminal

White as snow What does "White as snow" mean?	If something or someone is as white as snow, they are perfect or completely uncorrupted and honest.
a house of cards What does "a house of cards" mean?	something badly put together and easily knocked down, a poorly made plan/action	The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred.
give ground What does "give ground" mean?	to move back, to retreat, to stop opposing someone	Our boss refused to give ground on his plan to change the system of office management.
stick in (someone's) throat/craw What does "stick in (someone's) throat/craw" mean?	an idea or situation is difficult for you to accept and irritates or displeases you	The customer's attitude sticks in my throat and I am always happy to see him leave.
pects What does "pects" mean?	pectoral muscles; chest muscles
drop the ball What does "drop the ball" mean?	to make an error or mistake, to handle things badly	The government dropped the ball with its decision to expand the airport runway without consulting the local residents.
in one's book What does "in one's book" mean?	according to one's own opinion	In my book she is the best teacher that we have ever had.

get in touch with someone What does "get in touch with someone" mean?	to contact someone	I want to get in touch with my friend when I go to New York in August.
put the bite on (someone) What does "put the bite on (someone)" mean?	to try to get money from someone	I plan to put the bite on my friend in order to get some money for the weekend.
have a taste for (something) What does "have a taste for (something)" mean?	have a desire for a particular food/drink/experience	Recently my friend has a taste for very loud and fast music.
call off the dogs or call the dogs off What does "call off the dogs or call the dogs off" mean?	to stop threatening or chasing or hounding someone	The police decided to call the dogs off and stop hunting for the man.

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In Recent Memory Idiom