Nosh Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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nosh What does nosh mean?	snack.	"There's plenty in the refrigerator if you wantsomething to nosh on."
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people who live in glass houses should not throw stones What does "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones" mean?	you should not complain about other people unless you are perfect yourself	The man always criticizes his friend for gossiping about other people but people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. He always does the same thing himself.

roll out the red carpet What does "roll out the red carpet" mean?	to greet a person with great respect, to give a big welcome to someone	The government rolled out the red carpet when the politician came to visit.
keep one's nose out of (someone's) business What does "keep one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?	refrain from interfering in someone else's business	I try hard to keep my nose out of my friend's business so he doesn't become angry with me.
natter What does "natter" mean?	chat; talk
pot What does "pot" mean?	marijuana
Fly the flag What does "Fly the flag" mean?	If someone flies the flag, they represent or support their country. ('Wave the flag' and 'show the flag' are alternative forms of this idiom)

put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something) What does "put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something)" mean?	to give someone a hint or an idea about something	My friend put a bug in my ear about going to France and I cannot stop thinking about it.
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.
scope out What does "scope out" mean?	assess or evaluate somebody visually
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	to be in one's possession, to be ready	We did not have enough supplies on hand and were unable to finish the job.
jive What does "jive" mean?	inaccurate; deceptive; flashy but meaningless
wishy-washy What does "wishy-washy" mean?	uncommitted; without an opinion of one's own.	"Don't be so wishy-washy. Tell us how you really feel."

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Nosh Idiom