In Single File Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in single file What does in single file mean?	lined up, one behind the other	Everybody lined up in single file behind the leader of each group.
in single file What does in single file mean?	lined up, one behind the other	Everybody lined up in single file behind their leader.
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to die for What does "to die for" mean?	excellent; outstanding.	This cake is to die for.

wash one`s hands of (someone or something) What does "wash one`s hands of (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to be responsible for something, to withdraw from something, to stop one's association with someone	I want to wash my hands of the problems with the new secretary.
gas up What does "gas up" mean?	to fill up a gas tank	We must gas up before we leave on our holiday tomorrow.
melt in one`s mouth What does "melt in one`s mouth" mean?	to taste very good, to be very tender (for meat)	The pasta served at the new restaurant melted in our mouths.
turn on a dime What does "turn on a dime" mean?	to turn quickly or in a very tight turn	The new truck is able to turn on a dime.
at a stretch What does "at a stretch" mean?	continuously	My friend sometimes works for three weeks at a stretch.
die out What does "die out" mean?	to die or disappear slowly until gone	The campfire slowly died out and we went to bed.
TAFN What does "TAFN" mean?	that's all for now
a slap in the face What does "a slap in the face" mean?	an insult	Not getting a promotion was a slap in the face for the sales manager.
Walk a fine line What does "Walk a fine line" mean?	If you have to walk a fine line, you have to be very careful not to annoy or anger people or groups that are competing. ('Walk a thin line' is an alternative.)

American Idioms and Expressions

In Single File Idiom