Knockout Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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knockout What does knockout mean?	stunning; smashing; brilliant
knockout What does knockout mean?	highly appealing woman or man
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keep up appearances What does "keep up appearances " mean?	keep an outward show of prosperity or good behavior	He is trying to keep up appearances even though he has lost his job.

thousand and one What does "thousand and one" mean?	very many	I can think of a thousand and one reasons why I do not want to travel with my friend.
turn the other cheek What does "turn the other cheek" mean?	to let someone do something to you and not try to get revenge or become angry	The man decided to turn the other cheek when someone tried to start a fight with him in the restaurant.
get it through one`s head What does "get it through one`s head" mean?	to understand/believe something	The man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.
check out (something) or check (something) out What does "check out (something) or check (something) out" mean?	to investigate something, to examine something	We went to the apartment building to check out the new apartment.
head over heels What does "head over heels" mean?	upside down, head first	The little boy fell head over heels down the steep hill.

Make an enquiry What does "Make an enquiry" mean?	If you make an enquiry, you ask for general information about something.
air one`s dirty linen in public What does "air one`s dirty linen in public" mean?	to discuss one`s private quarrels or problems in the presence of others	The man does not like his wife to air his dirty linen in public when they are with friends.
let it all hang out What does "let it all hang out" mean?	let the truth be known, be open about something	She decided to let it all hang out and tell her friend about her problems with her boyfriend.
grin like a Cheshire cat What does "grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?	to grin or smile broadly	The little boy was grinning like a Cheshire cat when he entered the room.
catch some Z's What does "catch some Z's" mean?	sleep; take a nap

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Knockout Idiom