Riff Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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riff What does riff mean?	brief piece of music played by one musician.	Nice riff. Let me hear it again.
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look for (something to happen) What does "look for (something to happen)" mean?	think/expect that something is likely to happen	They are looking for our manager to become the next sales director of the company.
to boot What does "to boot" mean?	in addition, also	Our hot water tank is not working and to boot our kitchen stove is also having problems.
quick fix What does "quick fix" mean?	simple, rapid solution that is usually not practical in the long term
eat (someone) out of house and home What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.
nugget What does "nugget" mean?	new recruit or cadet
touch/hit/strike a raw nerve What does "touch/hit/strike a raw nerve" mean?	upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses them	The criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the woman at our office.

at stake What does "at stake" mean?	something that can be gained or lost	There was much at stake during the negotiations between the nurses and the government.
do a land-office business What does "do a land-office business" mean?	to do much business in a short time	The children are doing a land-office business by selling the cold drinks next to the stadium.
thumbs up on (someone or something) What does "thumbs up on (someone or something)" mean?	to be in favor of someone or something	I waited to hear if it would be thumbs up on our new policy at work.
keyed up What does "keyed up" mean?	excited, nervous	I was keyed up after we won the game and I couldn`t go to sleep.

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