Let Grass Grow Under One`s Feet Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Let Grass Grow Under One`s Feet Idiom mean?

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let grass grow under one`s feet What does let grass grow under one`s feet mean?	be idle, be lazy, waste time	He is always working hard and never lets grass grow under his feet.
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speak with a forked tongue What does "speak with a forked tongue" mean?	to tell lies, to try to deceive someone	The man speaks with a forked tongue and you cannot believe what he says.
half-pint What does "half-pint" mean?	very short, usually slender peson (typically male)
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give (someone) a slap on the wrist What does "give (someone) a slap on the wrist" mean?	give someone light punishment	The young offender was given a slap on the wrist by the judge but was required to do some community work as compensation for his crime.

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Let Grass Grow Under One`s Feet Idiom