Ma Deuce Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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ma deuce What does ma deuce mean?	Browning M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun
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look at (someone) cross-eyed What does "look at (someone) cross-eyed" mean?	to do something or look at someone in a way that may make him or her angry	If you look at the man cross-eyed he will usually become angry.

spam What does "spam" mean?	send massive amounts of email for commercial purposes (usually involving sex)
have (someone's) blood on one's hands What does "have (someone's) blood on one's hands" mean?	to be responsible for someone's death	The driver has the bicycle rider's blood on his hands.
shot to the curb What does "shot to the curb" mean?	having no money or place to live; in the gutter
rock What does "rock" mean?	be exciting, stimulating, or successful
rule the roost What does "rule the roost" mean?	to be the boss or manager somewhere but often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch/sit)	My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
play hooky What does "play hooky" mean?	to not go to school when you should	The boys played hooky and went to the video game center for the afternoon.

clutch up What does "clutch up" mean?	become nervous, tense, or anxious
keg party What does "keg party" mean?	party or event at which beer is served from a keg (barrel-sized container of beer)
Nosy parker What does "Nosy parker" mean?	(UK) A nosy parker is someone who is excessively interested in other people's lives. ('Nosey parker' is an alternative spelling.)
in good repair What does "in good repair" mean?	in good condition	My car is always in good repair when I go on a holiday.

American Idioms and Expressions

Ma Deuce Idiom