American Idioms and Expressions

Like/love To Hear Oneself Talk Idiom

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like/love to hear oneself talk
What does like/love to hear oneself talk mean?		 enjoy talking rather than listening to other peopleMy friend likes to hear herself talk and it is very tiring to be around her.

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die with one`s boots on
What does "die with one`s boots on" mean?		 to die while still active in one`s work or doing a jobThe man worked hard all his life and died with his boots on when he had a heart attack and died in the factory.
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What does "deal with (something)" mean?		 to be concerned with something, to take action about something We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.
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What does "el cheapo" mean?		cheapest one, choice, or option
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What does "here's the deal" mean?		 here is the idea, plan, or situation
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