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put one's head in a noose What does put one's head in a noose mean?	to say or do something that could harm you or your image	The man put his head in a noose when he became angry and criticized his boss at the meeting.
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get cold feet What does "get cold feet" mean?	to become afraid at the last minute	The student got cold feet and cancelled his plans to go to China.

jerk What does "jerk" mean?	dumb, unappealing person
Give the nod What does "Give the nod" mean?	(UK) If you give the nod to something, you approve it or give permission to do it.
crack What does "crack" mean?	an attempt; a try; a go.	Let me have a crack at it.
(have something) going for you What does "(have something) going for you" mean?	to be or have something as an advantage	The woman should do very well as she has many things going for her.
knockout What does "knockout" mean?	stunning; smashing; brilliant
send (someone) up the river What does "send (someone) up the river" mean?	send someone to prison	The judge sent the man up the river for three years.
Man of the cloth What does "Man of the cloth" mean?	A man of the cloth is a priest.
miss the boat What does "miss the boat " mean?	lose an opportunity	You had better hurry and get your application in or you will miss the boat and not get the job that you want.
boneheaded What does "boneheaded" mean?	dumb, stubborn.	That was a boneheaded move. It will never work.

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Put One's Head In A Noose Idiom