Junkie Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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junkie What does junkie mean?	addict
junkie What does junkie mean?	drug user; drug addict
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Broad church What does "Broad church" mean?	If an organisation is described as broad church, it is tolerant and accepting of different opinions and ideas.

see stars What does "see stars" mean?	to think that one is seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head	When I was hit by the opposing player I fell to the ground and began to see stars.
many hands make light work What does "many hands make light work" mean?	a job is done easily if a lot of people share in the work	Many hands make light work and when the three men worked together they were able to quickly finish moving the furniture.
do (something) by hand What does "do (something) by hand" mean?	to do something with one's hands rather than with a machine	The washing machine is broken so we have to do everything by hand.
in stock What does "in stock" mean?	to have something ready to sell or use	The store does not have any printer ribbons in stock.
Take the chair What does "Take the chair" mean?	If you take the chair, your become the chairman or chairwoman of a committee, etc.
let (someone) off the hook What does "let (someone) off the hook" mean?	excuse someone from a penalty or promise	He let me off the hook and I didn`t have to stay after work and help clean the office.

horse sense What does "horse sense" mean?	common sense, practical thinking	The boy does not have any horse sense and often makes the wrong decision.
get (someone's) back up What does "get (someone's) back up" mean?	make someone become angry	I got my friend's back up when I again asked her to borrow her notes from school.
hold court What does "hold court" mean?	act like a king or queen among his or her subjects	He always acts like he is holding court when I see him in his office.
unit What does "unit" mean?	gadget; device; mechanism
circle-jerk What does "circle-jerk" mean?	a group of men masturbating together

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Junkie Idiom