Jive Ass Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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jive-ass What does jive-ass mean?	nonsensical
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work overtime What does "work overtime" mean?	to work more than one's regular hours	I had to work overtime every Friday last month.

fill out (something) What does "fill out (something)" mean?	to write down the facts that are asked for (in a report/form etc.)	We were asked to fill out the forms before we could have an interview for the job.
(to be) under a cloud (of suspicion) What does "(to be) under a cloud (of suspicion)" mean?	to be suspected of doing something wrong or illegal	The manager of the coffee shop was fired from her job under a cloud of suspicion.
for all I care What does "for all I care" mean?	I do not care if something happens	"For all I care, you do not have to meet me again."
Monday morning blues What does "Monday morning blues" mean?	depressed feeling associated with the return to work on Monday after the weekend
Not on your life! What does "Not on your life!" mean?	Absolutely not! (a strong "no").	A: "Someone said you cheated on the test. Didyou?"B: "Not on your life!"

what makes (someone) tick What does "what makes (someone) tick" mean?	what motivates or makes someone behave in a certain way	I really don't know what makes that woman tick. She is very strange.
cramp one`s style What does "cramp one`s style" mean?	to limit one`s talk or action	Working in the new department is beginning to cramp my style.
as meek as a lamb What does "as meek as a lamb" mean?	quiet, docile, meek	The secretary was as meek as a lamb when she went to ask her boss for a salary increase.
to be talked out What does "to be talked out" mean?	to be tired of talking, to be unable to talk anymore	I was talked out and had little to say for the rest of the dinner party.

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Jive Ass Idiom