Quite A Few Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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quite a few What does quite a few mean?	several; numerous.	"I don't think I can meet you after work. I havequite a few errands that I have to do."
quite a few What does quite a few mean?	many	The boy has quite a few DVDs at home.
quite a few What does quite a few mean?	many	The boy has quite a few DVDs at home.
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look over one's shoulder What does "look over one's shoulder" mean?	to be worried that something dangerous or bad may happen to you	I always look over my shoulder when I am walking next to a construction site.

Thin line What does "Thin line" mean?	If there's a thin line between things, it's hard to distinguish them- there's a thin line between love and hate.
get into a stew about/over (someone or something) What does "get into a stew about/over (someone or something)" mean?	to be worried or upset about someone or something	My mother is getting into a stew over my aunt not phoning.
birds of a feather flock together What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?	people who are similar often become friends or spend time together	The four boys were similar in every way and a good example that birds of a feather flock together.
in the hands of (someone) What does "in the hands of (someone)" mean?	a person or organization has control over something and decides what will happen	The court decision is now in the hands of the jury.
out from under (someone or something) What does "out from under (someone or something)" mean?	to be free and clear of someone or something	My friend is out from under her critical older sister who has gone to live in a different city.

heart stands still What does "heart stands still" mean?	to be very frightened or worried about something	My heart stood still when the truck on the highway almost hit our car.
Fat cat What does "Fat cat" mean?	A fat cat is a person who makes a lot of money and enjoys a privileged position in society.
a slap on the wrist What does "a slap on the wrist" mean?	a light punishment for doing something wrong	The young man received a slap on the wrist for his crime.
klutz What does "klutz" mean?	clumsy, often dumb, person.	He's a total klutz. Don't ask him to try to fix your car.
fink What does "fink" mean?	informer; someone who reveals secrets

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Quite A Few Idiom