On A Dime Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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on a dime What does on a dime mean?	to do something in a very small space, to do something quickly	His new car has very powerful brakes and is able to stop on a dime.
on a dime What does on a dime mean?	in a very small space	I had to turn my car on a dime when I entered the parking lot.
on a dime What does on a dime mean?	in a very small space	I had to turn my car on a dime after I entered the parking lot.
on a dime What does on a dime mean?	in a very small space	I had to turn my car on a dime after I entered the parking lot.
on a dime What does on a dime mean?	in a very small space, quickly	My new car has very powerful brakes and is able to stop on a dime.
	Some Random Idioms
jerk off What does "jerk off" mean?	waste time or energy; do little or nothing
grab a bite (to eat) What does "grab a bite (to eat)" mean?	to get something to eat	We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
puss What does "puss" mean?	face; a person's face
cause tongues to wag What does "cause tongues to wag" mean?	to give people something to gossip about	My sister caused tongues to wag when she came to the party without her husband.
you can lead/take a horse to water but you can't make him drink What does "you can lead/take a horse to water but you can't make him drink" mean?	you can give someone the opportunity to do something but you can't get him or her to do it if they don't want to	The woman took her children to the park but they were not interested in playing in the playground. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

turn out (someone) What does "turn out (someone)" mean?	to make someone leave or go away	The man decided to turn his son out of the house when he refused to get a job.
Ghostly presence What does "Ghostly presence" mean?	You can feel or otherwise sense a ghostly presence, but you cannot do it clearly only vaguely.
kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet for someone	We decided to kill the fatted calf and have a big feast for my parents.
cave in What does " cave in" mean?	to weaken and be forced to give something up	The company caved in to the union`s demand for more money.
facts of life What does "facts of life" mean?	the facts about sex/marriage/birth that one should know	The boy seems to be too young to know about the facts of life.
Belt and braces What does "Belt and braces" mean?	(UK) Someone who wears belt and braces is very cautious and takes no risks.

American Idioms and Expressions

On A Dime Idiom