Make Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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make out What does make out mean?	to progress, to do well or not do well	"How did you make out at your job interview yesterday?"
make out What does make out mean?	to progress, to do well or not do well	"How did you make out at your job interview yesterday?"
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run for it What does "run for it" mean?	to dash for safety, to make a speedy escape	When it started raining we ran for it and tried to get to the bus shelter.
in hand What does "in hand" mean?	in one's possession	The man arrived at the border crossing with much cash in hand.
SIW What does "SIW" mean?	self-inflicted wound
freaking What does "freaking" mean?	unsuitable; unacceptable; upsetting
get caught in the crossfire What does "get caught in the crossfire" mean?	to be trapped between two lines of enemy fire, to be caught between two arguing people or groups	I do not want to get caught in the crossfire between my boss and the sales manager.

Davey Jones' locker What does "Davey Jones' locker" mean?	Davey Jones' locker is the bottom of the sea or resting place of drowned sailors.('Davy Jones' locker' is an alternative spelling.)
send (someone) off What does "send (someone) off" mean?	to participate in saying good-bye to someone who is leaving	We went to the airport in order to send off the company president.
out of consideration for (someone or something) What does "out of consideration for (someone or something)" mean?	with consideration for someone or something	The police did not release the names of the accident victims out of consideration for the family members.
go places What does "go places" mean?	to have a good future	The young man will go places with his good looks and good education.
feel like a million dollars/bucks What does "feel like a million dollars/bucks" mean?	to feel wonderful, to feel well and healthy	Although I have been sick for a few weeks I feel like a million dollars today.
daisy cutter What does "daisy cutter" mean?	bomb (BLU-82, 15,000 lbs.) that burns away everything on the ground when detonated at a few feet about ground level

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