Play Hooky Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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play hooky What does play hooky mean?	to stay away from school or work without permission	When he was a student he often played hooky and did not go to school.
play hooky What does play hooky mean?	not go to school when you should	The boys played hooky and went to the video game center for the afternoon.
play hooky What does play hooky mean?	to not go to school when you should	The boys played hooky and went to the video game center for the afternoon.
play hooky What does play hooky mean?	to stay away from school or work without permission	The boy often plays hooky and does not go to school.
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MVA What does "MVA" mean?	motor vehicle accident

RSVP What does "RSVP" mean?	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please reply	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please replyThe invitation said RSVP so I quickly sent off a note to say that I would be able to attend the party.
On the nod What does "On the nod" mean?	(UK) If something is accepted by parliament or a committee majority, it is on the nod.
tail between one`s legs What does "tail between one`s legs" mean?	feeling beaten or humiliated (like a frightened dog as it walks away)	The salesman was forced to leave the company with his tail between his legs after he lied about his sales figures.
kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet in honor of someone	We killed the fatted calf for my cousin when she returned from her trip abroad.
On the flip side What does "On the flip side" mean?	On the reverse or the other side

in the long run What does "in the long run" mean?	over a long period of time	The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
on the edge of one`s seat What does "on the edge of one`s seat" mean?	to be nervously and excitedly waiting for something	I have been on the edge of my seat all day while I wait for the contest to begin.
Like a duck to water What does "Like a duck to water" mean?	If someone has a natural talent for something and enjoys it, they take to it like a duck to water.

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Play Hooky Idiom