Out Of Earshot Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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out of earshot What does out of earshot mean?	too far from a sound to hear it	My parents were out of earshot and I could not hear what they were saying.
out of earshot What does out of earshot mean?	too far from a sound/voice to hear it	I was out of earshot when my friends began to talk about me.
out of earshot What does out of earshot mean?	too far from a sound or voice to hear it	I was out of earshot when my friend began to talk about me.
out of earshot What does out of earshot mean?	too far from a sound to hear it	My parents were out of earshot and I could not hear what they were saying.
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three R's What does "three R's" mean?	the three basic skills for a basic education (reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic)	My father studied in a small country school where they studied the three R's.

Can't see the forest for its trees What does "Can't see the forest for its trees" mean?	If someone can't see the forest for its trees, they are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole.
night on the town What does "night on the town" mean?	a night of celebration	We went out for a night on the town when we finished the project.
Tough luck What does "Tough luck" mean?	Tough luck is bad luck.
learn (something) by heart What does "learn (something) by heart" mean?	to memorize something	The children were forced to learn the poem by heart.
Tough nut to crack What does "Tough nut to crack" mean?	If something is a tough nut to crack, it is difficult to find the answer or solution. When used about a person, it means that it is difficult to get them to do or allow what you want. 'Hard nut to crack' is an alternative.
have a closed mind (about something) What does "have a closed mind (about something)" mean?	to be unwilling to change one's ideas or opinions about something	My aunt has a closed mind and she is not flexible about most things.
build up to (something) What does "build up to (something)" mean?	to lead up to something	Things were building up to be a very serious problem.
change horses in midstream What does "change horses in midstream" mean?	to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity	The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.

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Out Of Earshot Idiom