Pissant Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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pissant What does pissant mean?	completely worthless
pissant What does pissant mean?	person of no value
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big shot What does "big shot" mean?	an important and powerful person	The man is a big shot in the oil and gas industry.

keep one's finger's crossed What does "keep one's finger's crossed" mean?	to wish for good luck	"I will keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get the new job that you have applied for."
bull in a china shop What does "bull in a china shop" mean?	someone who is clumsy and upsets other people or plans	Our boss was like a bull in a china shop when I saw him at the meeting last week.
Cut to the chase What does "Cut to the chase" mean?	If you cut to the chase, you get to the point, or the most interesting or important part of something without delay.
in one's (own) backyard What does "in one's (own) backyard" mean?	very close to someone	Nobody wants the chicken farm in their own backyard.
from the ground up What does "from the ground up" mean?	from the beginning (as in building a house or other building or a business)	My uncle built his business from the ground up.
do something rash What does "do something rash" mean?	to take drastic action (usually without thinking)	My friend is extremely angry and she may do something rash.

white elephant What does "white elephant" mean?	a waste of money	The new airport was a white elephant which nobody liked to use.
feel the pinch What does "feel the pinch" mean?	to have problems caused by having too little money	The family is beginning to feel the pinch since the husband lost his job.
have one's druthers What does "have one's druthers" mean?	get one's choice	If I had my druthers I would not go to the meeting this evening.

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Pissant Idiom