Keep One's Opinions To Oneself Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep One's Opinions To Oneself Idiom mean?

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keep one's opinions to oneself What does keep one's opinions to oneself mean?	don't give your opinion (especially when you disagree with others)	I try to keep my opinions to myself when I talk to my father about the local city government.
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under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s experience, memory or possession	When he has more experience as a cook under his belt he will begin to look for a job.

plastic What does "plastic" mean?	credit card(s).	"Oh, no! I forgot to get any cash! I hope thisrestaurant accepts plastic!"
puff What does "puff" mean?	exaggerate; promote; hype; market aggressively
joint What does "joint" mean?	prison; jail
middle of nowhere What does "middle of nowhere" mean?	remote, isolated area (often far from even a small town)
give (someone or something) the once-over What does "give (someone or something) the once-over" mean?	to visually examine someone or something quickly	We gave the man the once-over when he walked into the restaurant.
in time What does "in time" mean?	early enough	I didn`t come home in time to meet my cousin.

not for a moment What does "not for a moment" mean?	not at all, never	I did not for a moment believe what the man was saying.
an end in itself What does "an end in itself" mean?	something that one wants specifically for itself and not as a way to do or get something else	For many people travelling is an end in itself and the destination is not important.
off to a running start What does "off to a running start" mean?	start with a good fast beginning	start with a good fast beginningEveryone was off to a running start when the campaign to collect money for the new hospital began.
rubber What does "rubber" mean?	condom (U.S. usage).	Where can you buy rubbers at this time of night?

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Keep One's Opinions To Oneself Idiom