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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by shank's mare What does "by shank's mare" mean?	by foot	I came to the meeting by shank's mare.

Cloth ears What does "Cloth ears" mean?	If you don't listen to people, they may suggest you have cloth ears.
in two minds about (something) What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?	to be undecided about something	I am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.
half-assed What does "half-assed" mean?	awkward; inefficient; useless
naked eye What does "naked eye" mean?	the human eye (not using a microscope or binoculars or telescope etc.)	It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
eyes are bigger than one's stomach What does "eyes are bigger than one's stomach" mean?	the amount of food that one takes is greater than what one could possibly eat	My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I took too much food at the buffet dinner.
Bear market What does "Bear market" mean?	A bear market is a period when investors are pessimistic and expect finanical losses so are more likely to sell than to buy shares.

get bent What does "get bent" mean?	go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
Drunk as a lord What does "Drunk as a lord" mean?	(UK) Someone who is very drunk is as drunk as a lord.
as white as a ghost What does "as white as a ghost" mean?	very pale because of fear or shock or illness	My sister became as white as a ghost when she saw the man at the window.
one after another What does "one after another" mean?	one thing or person follows another	The customers came one after another to look at the new computer operating system.
put down (an airplane) What does "put down (an airplane)" mean?	to land an aircraft	The pilot put down the airplane very gently when they reached the airport.

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Off One`s Hands Idiom