Ride (something) Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Ride (something) Out Idiom mean?

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ride (something) out What does ride (something) out mean?	to endure something unpleasant, to survive something safely	We were able to ride out the bad storm by staying in a small restaurant.
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forever and ever What does "forever and ever" mean?	forever	The little boy promised that he would be a good boy forever and ever.

fuck me What does "fuck me" mean?	strong expression of surprise, shock, or dismay.	Fuck me. I don't believe it.
Big nose What does "Big nose" mean?	If someone has a big nose, it means they are excessively interested in everyone else's business.
polish the apple What does "polish the apple" mean?	to flatter someone	Nobody likes the girl because she is always polishing the apple with her teacher.
run afoul of the law What does "run afoul of the law" mean?	get into trouble with the law	The young man ran afoul of the law and was taken into police custody.
cruise What does "cruise" mean?	drive around in search of friends or fun

get (something) straight What does "get (something) straight" mean?	to understand something clearly	I could not get what my friend was trying to tell me straight.
in a bad way What does "in a bad way" mean?	in a bad or critical state	The woman is in a bad way after her recent car accident.
a friend in need is a friend indeed What does "a friend in need is a friend indeed" mean?	a friend who helps you when you need help is a true friend	He was my best friend since childhood so naturally I helped him when he got into trouble. We both know that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
a cream puff What does "a cream puff" mean?	a person who is easily influenced or beaten	The boy is a cream puff and is always a victim of other people's insults.
tapped What does "tapped" mean?	broke; having no money

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Ride (something) Out Idiom