Out From Under (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Out From Under (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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out from under (someone or something) What does out from under (someone or something) mean?	to be free and clear of someone or something	My friend is out from under her critical older sister who has gone to live in a different city.
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flying What does "flying" mean?	under the influence of drugs

punch a hole in something What does "punch a hole in something" mean?	to make a hole in something	I used a hole puncher to punch a hole in the sheet of paper.
the other side of the tracks What does "the other side of the tracks" mean?	the poorer/richer section of a town	The girl came from the other side of the tracks and was not welcome into the home of her wealthy boyfriend.
under fire What does "under fire" mean?	being shot at or attacked, under (verbal) attack	The owner of the company is under fire for not paying his employees a fair salary.
circling the drain What does "circling the drain" mean?	expected to die shortly.	He's circling the drain and won't last much longer.
get the third degree What does "get the third degree" mean?	to be questioned in great detail and for a long period of time	The boy got the third degree when he came home late for dinner.
make waves What does "make waves" mean?	create trouble; create controversy

in one's mind's eye What does "in one's mind's eye" mean?	in one's mind	In my mind's eye I cannot imagine what happened to my friend in the accident.
Might and main What does "Might and main" mean?	This means with all your effort and strength. As he failed in the previous exam,the student tried might and main to pass the next one.
Know your place What does "Know your place" mean?	A person who knows their place doesn't try to impose themselves on others.
sweetie pie What does "sweetie pie" mean?	darling, sweetheart	The young man always calls his girlfriend sweetie pie.

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Out From Under (someone Or Something) Idiom