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 across (something) to (someone) or get (something) across to (someone) What does "get across (something) to (someone) or get (something) across to (someone)" mean?	to explain or say something so that someone can understand it	It was difficult to get across the importance of the school safety rules to the children.
back on one`s feet What does "back on one`s feet" mean?	to return to good financial health	My sister is back on her feet after losing her job last year.
as slippery as an eel What does "as slippery as an eel" mean?	undependable, devious, cannot be trusted	That sales person is as slippery as an eel and you should be careful when you talk to him.
Gloves are off What does "Gloves are off" mean?	When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ('The gloves come off' and 'take the gloves off' are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don't do too much damage to each other.)
sit back What does "sit back" mean?	to relax/rest, to take a break	We decided to sit back for the day and not do anything.
The common weal What does "The common weal" mean?	If something is done for the common weal, it is done in the interests and for the benefit of the majority or the general public.
Sell like hot cakes What does "Sell like hot cakes" mean?	If a product is selling very well, it is selling like hot cakes.
Holy cow What does "Holy cow" mean?	used to express strong feelings of astonishment/pleasure/anger	"Holy cow," the man said when he saw the car that had hit the street lamp.

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Pass The Time Idiom