Putz Around Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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putz around What does putz around mean?	mess around; do little or nothing; waste time
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deck What does "deck" mean?	knock someone to the ground
divide (something) fifty-fifty What does "divide (something) fifty-fifty" mean?	to divide something into two equal parts	We decided to divide the money that we earned fifty-fifty.
mean What does "mean" mean?	good; great; excellent
to hook up (something) What does "to hook up (something)" mean?	connect or fit something together	After we moved into our new apartment we had to hook up the phone.
trials and tribulations What does "trials and tribulations" mean?	problems and tests of one's courage and perseverance	My aunt has gone through many trials and tribulations in her life.

Been in the wars What does "Been in the wars" mean?	(UK) If someone has been in the wars, they have been hurt or look as if they have been in a struggle.
The be all and end all What does "The be all and end all" mean?	The phrase 'The be all and end all' means that a something is the final, or ultimate outcome or result of a situation or event.
no laughing matter What does "no laughing matter" mean?	a serious matter	The incident was no laughing matter and was taken very seriously by the police.
armed to the teeth What does "armed to the teeth" mean?	to be armed with many weapons	The police were armed to the teeth during the drug raid.

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Putz Around Idiom