Play For Keeps Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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play for keeps What does play for keeps mean?	to do something that is permanent and a serious move	My friend was playing for keeps when he refused to give his boss the information that he had requested.
play for keeps What does play for keeps mean?	to do something that is permanent and a serious move	My friend was playing for keeps when he refused to give the information to his boss.
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hard of hearing What does "hard of hearing" mean?	unable to hear well, partially deaf	My grandfather is hard of hearing.

hold true What does "hold true" mean?	be true	It usually hold's true that the students who come late get the lowest marks.
Walk a fine line What does "Walk a fine line" mean?	If you have to walk a fine line, you have to be very careful not to annoy or anger people or groups that are competing. ('Walk a thin line' is an alternative.)
eat like a horse What does "eat like a horse" mean?	to eat a large amount of food	I usually eat like a horse after I work hard all day.
bring up (something) What does "bring up (something)" mean?	to begin a discussion about something, to mention something	I tried to bring up the subject of sales commissions during the meeting.
have cold feet What does "have cold feet" mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I think that my friend has cold feet and will not go to the party with me.

too big for one`s boots/breeches What does "too big for one`s boots/breeches" mean?	to think that you are more important than you really are	Our manager is too big for his breeches and needs someone to make him realize that he is not so important.
a stick-in-the-mud What does "a stick-in-the-mud" mean?	someone who is old-fashioned or does not want to join in with others and do something	The girl is a stick-in-the-mud and will never join in any of the activities at a party.
close a deal What does "close a deal" mean?	to end a negotiation successfully	We had to work hard but we were finally able to close the deal.
a fish out of water What does "a fish out of water" mean?	someone who does not fit in	The man was like a fish out of water at the expensive restaurant.

American Idioms and Expressions

Play For Keeps Idiom