Off One`s Hands Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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off one`s hands What does off one`s hands mean?	to no longer be in one`s care or possession	I sold my old computer and got it off my hands.
off one`s hands What does off one`s hands mean?	no longer in one's care or possession	I would like to get my old refridgerator off my hands so that I can buy a new one.
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cool off What does "cool off" mean?	calm down; relax

the exception that proves the rule What does "the exception that proves the rule" mean?	an exception to a rule proves that the rule exists	The salesman is very quiet and shy and he is the exception that proves the rule in his company. Everybody else is very talkative.
make the grade What does "make the grade" mean?	to be satisfactory and of an expected level	My final assignment did not make the grade and I had to do it again.
took What does "took" mean?	deceived; cheated; swindled
On your high horse What does "On your high horse" mean?	When someone is on their high horse, they are being inflexible, arrogant and will not make any compromises.
take a look at (someone or something) What does "take a look at (someone or something)" mean?	to examine (usually briefly) someone or something	I will take a look at the problem with the computer tomorrow.

to stretch the truth What does "to stretch the truth" mean?	to misrepresent the truth (a little)	The witness was stretching the truth when she told the judge her excuse for the crime.
across the board What does "across the board" mean?	equally for everyone or everything	The taxes were increased across the board and everyone had to pay more.
earful What does "earful" mean?	scolding; tirade; verbal assault
as gentle as a lamb What does "as gentle as a lamb" mean?	very gentle	The girl is as gentle as a lamb when she is with her little sister.

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Off One`s Hands Idiom