Not For The World Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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not for the world What does not for the world mean?	not at any price, not for anything	I would not go on a date with that woman for the world.
not for the world What does not for the world mean?	not at any price, not for anything	I would not for the world go on a date with that woman.
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get a feel for (something) What does "get a feel for (something)" mean?	to become accustomed to something and learn how it works, to learn how to do something	I am beginning to get a feel for my new job.

persist with (something) What does "persist with (something)" mean?	to continue with something	I am going to persist with my demand that my boss transfer me to another department.
a song and dance What does "a song and dance" mean?	an excuse	My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him.
hot on (someone or something) What does "hot on (someone or something)" mean?	enthusiastic about someone or something	Recently, I am hot on some kinds of classical music.
stay away from (something) What does "stay away from (something)" mean?	to avoid something	My uncle has been staying away from salty foods for several months now.
rat fink What does "rat fink" mean?	informant; snitch

ebb and flow What does "ebb and flow" mean?	the decrease and increase of something like the tide	The ebb and flow of the singer's popularity was always a topic of conversation.
save one`s breath What does "save one`s breath" mean?	to remain silent because talking will do no good	You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing What does "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" mean?	knowing a little about something may make someone believe that they know too much and therefore make bad choices or choices that some people dislike	knowing a little about something may make someone believe that they know too much and therefore make bad choices or choices that some people dislikeA little knowledge is a dangerous thing and when the citizens became better educated, they began to make choices that the gove

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Not For The World Idiom