On Line Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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on line What does on line mean?	connected to a remote computer	The editor is able to do most of his work on line.
on line What does on line mean?	connected to a computer	The editor is able to do most of his work on line.
	Some Random Idioms
hold all the aces What does "hold all the aces" mean?	have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most valuable card in many card games)	have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most valuable card in many card games)The employer held all the aces when they began to negotiate with the small union.
Soft soap someone What does "Soft soap someone" mean?	If you soft soap someone, you flatter them.
as black as a sweep What does "as black as a sweep" mean?	very dirty or black (a chimney sweep cleans chimneys and becomes very black)	My friend was as black as a sweep after he finished cleaning the basement.
On the game What does "On the game" mean?	(UK) A person who is on the game works as a prostitute.
get off to a flying start What does "get off to a flying start" mean?	to have a successful beginning	The new restaurant got off to a flying start when many people came during the first weekend.
split up What does "split up" mean?	two people in a relationship decide to end their relationship	two people in a relationship decide to end their relationshipMy sister's daughter and her boyfriend decided to split up after being together for seven years.
closefisted (with money) What does "closefisted (with money)" mean?	to not want to spend money, to be stingy with money	My uncle is very closefisted with money.
hold out (one's hand) What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?	reach out, extend	She held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.
deadbeat What does "deadbeat" mean?	a person who never pays the money that he or she owes	Recently, the government is trying to solve the problem of deadbeat dads who do not support their families.
take the stand What does "take the stand" mean?	to go and sit in the witness chair in a courtroom	The star witness will take the stand in the trial tomorrow.

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On Line Idiom