On The QT Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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on the QT What does on the QT mean?	secretly, without anyone knowing	I do not want anyone to know about my plans so let`s discuss them on the QT.
on the QT What does on the QT mean?	secretly, without anyone knowing	I do not want anyone to know about my plans so I will discuss them on the QT.
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Loan shark What does "Loan shark" mean?	A loan shark lends money at very high rates of interest.

what`s what What does "what`s what" mean?	distinguish one thing from another	It is hard to tell what`s what at an auction of old furniture.
Full of piss and vinegar What does "Full of piss and vinegar" mean?	Someone who's full of piss and vinegar is full of youthful energy.
catch sight of (someone or something) What does "catch sight of (someone or something)" mean?	to see someone or something briefly	The police caught sight of the robber and began to chase him.
kink in my neck What does "kink in my neck" mean?	a cramp in one's neck that causes pain	I woke up this morning with a kink in my neck.
glad hand What does "glad hand" mean?	to shake hands in a friendly way	The politician likes to glad hand people at the shopping center.
come (someone's) way What does "come (someone's) way" mean?	to come to someone	A small blue car came my way while I was standing on the highway.

be into (something) What does "be into (something)" mean?	to be interested or involved in something	My friend is very much into music and writing songs.
trade in (something) What does "trade in (something)" mean?	to exchange something old or used for something new	My friend traded in his old car for a new one.
love at first sight What does "love at first sight" mean?	love from the first time that two people see each other	It was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class.

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On The QT Idiom