Lox Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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lox What does lox mean?	liquid oxygen
	Some Random Idioms
in name only What does "in name only" mean?	not actual, only by name	The man was an animal doctor in name only and had never once treated a sick or injured animal.

let one's emotions show What does "let one's emotions show" mean?	be emotional (where it is not appropriate)	The mayor let his emotions show when his plan for the new stadium was defeated by the city council members.
blow (someone) away or blow away (someone) What does "blow (someone) away or blow away (someone)" mean?	to overcome someone emotionally	The performance was so wonderful that it blew me away.
make it to first base What does "make it to first base" mean?	successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing something	successfully taking the first step with someone or when doing somethingI was not able to make it to first base in my attempt to have my boss change my work schedule.
MP What does "MP" mean?	Member of Parliament - used in the United Kingdom and Canada etc.	Member of Parliament - used in the United Kingdom and Canada etc.There were several MPs at the restaurant where we had dinner.
flip side What does "flip side" mean?	opposite side of a phonograph (vinyl) record
PBD What does "PBD" mean?	peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich

wack What does "wack" mean?	stupid; embarrassing.	That's just wack. No way it's real.
do the dishes What does "do the dishes" mean?	to wash and dry some dishes	We did the dishes soon after eating dinner.
badger (someone) What does "badger (someone)" mean?	to get someone to do something by repeated questions or by bothering them	I always have to badger my friend in order to make him return my computer games.
smoke and mirrors What does "smoke and mirrors" mean?	deception and confusion	The accounting department used a system of smoke and mirrors to hide their illegal activities.

American Idioms and Expressions

Lox Idiom