Like A Bolt Out Of The Blue Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Like A Bolt Out Of The Blue Idiom mean?

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like a bolt out of the blue What does like a bolt out of the blue mean?	suddenly and without warning	It was like a bolt out of the blue when my father said that he was going to change jobs.
like a bolt out of the blue What does like a bolt out of the blue mean?	suddenly and without warning	It was like a bolt out of the blue when my father said that he will change jobs.
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mark down (something) What does "mark down (something)" mean?	make a note about something	The traffic policeman marked down all of the cars that were parked illegally.
red tape What does "red tape" mean?	rules and regulations that seem unnecessary (often from the government)	There is a lot of red tape when you try to start up a new business.
make hamburger out of (someone or something) What does "make hamburger out of (someone or something)" mean?	to beat up or destroy someone or something	The big dog made hamburger out of the small dog.
like getting blood out of a stone What does "like getting blood out of a stone" mean?	very difficult to get something from someone or something	It is like getting blood out of a stone to try and ask my friend for anything.
money talks What does "money talks" mean?	money gives one the power to get or do what he or she wants	Money talks and when I go to a restaurant with my rich uncle we always get a very good table.

with one's tail between one's legs What does "with one's tail between one's legs" mean?	appearing frightened or cowardly (like a frightened dog)	The man left the store with his tail between his legs after he had been accused of trying to steal something.
Meat and drink What does "Meat and drink" mean?	If something is meat and drink to you, you enjoy it and are naturally good at it, though many find it difficult.
deem it to be necessary What does "deem it to be necessary" mean?	to believe that something is necessary	The judge deemed it to be necessary to postpone the trial for a week.

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Like A Bolt Out Of The Blue Idiom