Old Boy Network Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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old boy network What does old boy network mean?	the situation where people (usually men) who went to the same school help each other get good jobs	It was an old law firm and being part of an old boy network was necessary to get a job there.
old boy network What does old boy network mean?	the situation where people (usually men) who went to the same school help each other get good jobs	It was necessary to be part of an old boy network to get a job at the law firm.
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take a hike What does "take a hike" mean?	leave; depart; get out

gearhead What does "gearhead" mean?	person who enjoys working on cars, particularly his or her own
white elephant What does "white elephant" mean?	a waste of money	The new airport was a white elephant which nobody liked to use.
(get/gain/have) the upper hand (on someone) What does "(get/gain/have) the upper hand (on someone)" mean?	to get into a position that is superior or more advantageous than someone else	The union has the upper hand in their negotiations with the company.
eyes are bigger than one`s stomach What does "eyes are bigger than one`s stomach" mean?	one takes or wants more food than he or she can eat	The man's eyes are bigger than his stomach. He will never finish the food that he took.
maiden voyage What does "maiden voyage" mean?	the first voyage of a ship or boat	The maiden voyage of the new cruise ship was popular with many people.

work one's ass off What does "work one's ass off" mean?	work very diligently
have the right-of-way What does "have the right-of-way" mean?	have the right to drive in one lane while driving	The small car had the right-of-way but was hit by the large truck anyway.
deal (someone) in What does "deal (someone) in" mean?	to include someone	I hope that my friend will deal me in on his new computer business.

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Old Boy Network Idiom