Peanuts Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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peanuts What does peanuts mean?	very little money
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serve notice on (someone) What does "serve notice on (someone)" mean?	deliver a legal announcement or document to someone	The company served notice on the union that they would be closing their factory next year.

Bet your bottom dollar What does "Bet your bottom dollar" mean?	If you can bet your bottom dollar on something, you can be absolutely sure about it.
a green thumb What does "a green thumb" mean?	the skill to make plants grow	The man has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
call the shots What does "call the shots" mean?	to be in charge, to give orders	The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company.
What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? What does "What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?" mean?	This idiom is often used when someone says something irrelevant to the topic being discussed.
a wolf in sheep`s clothing What does "a wolf in sheep`s clothing" mean?	a person who pretends to be good but really is bad	"Be careful of that man. He is a wolf in sheep`s clothing."

eat (someone) out of house and home What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.
in good time What does "in good time" mean?	a little early, sooner than necessary	I will try and get the information to you in good time so that you will be able to decide what to do.
eagle eye What does "eagle eye" mean?	a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle)	The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses a thing.
shit or get off the pot What does "shit or get off the pot" mean?	take action or leave
Cut your losses What does "Cut your losses" mean?	If you cut your losses, you avoid losing any more money than you already have by getting out of a situation before matters worsen.

American Idioms and Expressions

Peanuts Idiom