American Idioms and Expressions

Leave (something) Hanging (in The Air) Idiom

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leave (something) hanging (in the air)
What does leave (something) hanging (in the air) mean?		 leave something undecided or unsettledWhether or not they will be leaving next year was left hanging in the air at the end of the meeting.

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have an edge on/over (someone or something)
What does "have an edge on/over (someone or something)" mean?		 have an advantage over someone or somethingOur team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship.
You said it!/You can say that again!
What does "You said it!/You can say that again!" mean?		 that's true, you're right (used to show strong agreement with what another person has said)"You can say that again," I answered when the woman mentioned how hot it was out in the sun.
chew the fat/rag
What does "chew the fat/rag" mean?		 to chat or talk informally with one's friendsI stopped to chew the fat with an old friend from high school.
gotcha
What does "gotcha" mean?		you are caught; I see what you are doing; I understand what you are saying
to be psyched out
What does "to be psyched out" mean?		 to be confused and disorientedThe young man was totally psyched out when the robber entered his apartment.
put flesh on (something)
What does "put flesh on (something)" mean?		 to add details to something so that it becomes clearer and more detailed I worked all weekend to try and put flesh on my ideas for a company proposal.

in the flesh
What does "in the flesh" mean?		 in person, present I finally was able to see my favorite movie actor in the flesh.

for safekeeping
What does "for safekeeping" mean?		 in order to keep something safeI put the valuable stamps in the bank for safekeeping.
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