Quarterback Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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quarterback What does quarterback mean?	lead; manage; be in charge of something or somebody
	Some Random Idioms
get a rise out of (someone) What does "get a rise out of (someone)" mean?	to tease or have fun with someone by making him or her angry or annoyed	We got a rise out of the teacher when we opened the window in the cold weather.

bi What does "bi" mean?	bisexual person.	Is he bi or just gay?
Holy smoke! What does "Holy smoke!" mean?	This is a way of expressing surprise: "Holy smoke! Look at all of those geese!"
(not one's) cup of tea What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?	something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)	Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
grounds for (something) What does "grounds for (something)" mean?	the basis/reason for legal action or a complaint	The fact that the man stole the money was grounds for his dismissal from the company.
survival of the fittest What does "survival of the fittest" mean?	the idea that the most able or fit will survive	It was a matter of the survival of the fittest in the jungle.
pot What does "pot" mean?	marijuana
with relish What does "with relish" mean?	with pleasure or enjoyment	I began my new job and started doing my work with relish.
Dumb as a rock What does "Dumb as a rock" mean?	If you are dumb as a rock, you have no common sense and are stupid.
as mad as a wet hen What does "as mad as a wet hen" mean?	angry	The nurse was as mad as a wet hen when the patient tried to bite her.
from way back What does "from way back" mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
express (one's) anger What does "express (one's) anger" mean?	to release one's anger	The man often loses his temper which is not a good way to express his anger.

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Quarterback Idiom