Pass The Time Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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pass the time What does pass the time mean?	to fill up time by doing something	My grandfather usually passes the time reading and working in his garden.
pass the time What does pass the time mean?	to fill up time by doing something	My grandfather usually passes the time reading and working in his garden.
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Get your feathers in a bunch What does "Get your feathers in a bunch" mean?	If you get your feathers in a bunch, you get upset or angry about something.
Give the nod What does "Give the nod" mean?	(UK) If you give the nod to something, you approve it or give permission to do it.
crock What does "crock" mean?	a collection of lies, deception, or misleading information
bone of contention What does "bone of contention" mean?	a reason for a quarrel, the subject of a fight	The family cottage was a major bone of contention after the father died.

hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain	The outcome of the election was hanging in the balance after the top candidates had an equal number of votes.
hit the pavement What does "hit the pavement" mean?	begin walking
pass the buck What does "pass the buck" mean?	to shift responsibility to someone else	Our supervisor always tries to pass the buck if someone tries to criticize his work.
get off one`s butt What does "get off one`s butt" mean?	to get busy, to start working	My friend should get off his butt and try to find a job.
a pick-me-up What does "a pick-me-up" mean?	food or a drink that one takes when one feels tired or lacks energy	I stopped at the restaurant on my way home from work for a quick pick-me-up.
bandit What does "bandit" mean?	hostile aircraft

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Pass The Time Idiom