Offbeat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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offbeat What does offbeat mean?	to be unconventional, to be different from the usual	The movie was very offbeat which is just the kind of movie that I like.
offbeat What does offbeat mean?	unconventional, different from the usual	The movie was very offbeat which is just the kind of movie that I like.
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lurker What does "lurker" mean?	person who reads but does not participate in an online news group or forum
blow (something) What does "blow (something)" mean?	to fail at something, to ruin something	I think that I blew the final math exam last week.
draw the line What does "draw the line" mean?	to set a limit about what will be done or discussed	The union was willing to compromise on the salary issue but they drew the line at talking about health benefits.
just about What does "just about" mean?	nearly, almost	I waited just about one hour before the concert started.
make a fast/quick buck What does "make a fast/quick buck" mean?	make money with little effort	The two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom.
come on board What does "come on board" mean?	to begin to work somewhere	The new manager came on board last month.

do one`s part What does "do one`s part" mean?	to make one's expected contribution to a group project	Everybody had to do their part to make the meeting a success.
live out of a suitcase What does "live out of a suitcase" mean?	stay away from your home while travelling with only the belongings in your suitcase	I dislike my job because I am often away from home and must live out of a suitcase.
bite off more than one can chew What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?	to try to do more than one is able to do	I bit off more than I can chew by agreeing to do another assignment.
hit (someone) below the belt What does "hit (someone) below the belt" mean?	to do something in an unfair or cowardly way	My friend was hitting below the belt when he criticized me after I told him my true feelings.
Rich man's family What does "Rich man's family" mean?	A rich man's family consists of one son and one daughter.

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Offbeat Idiom