Say Grace Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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say grace What does say grace mean?	to say a prayer of thanks before or after a meal	The bride's father was asked to say grace before the wedding banquet.
say grace What does say grace mean?	to say a prayer of gratitude before or after a meal	The family always says grace before dinner.
say grace What does say grace mean?	to say a prayer of thanks before or after a meal	The bride's father wanted to say grace before the wedding banquet.
	Some Random Idioms
Eat like a pig What does "Eat like a pig" mean?	If some eats like a pig, they either eat too much or they have bad table manners.
Catch hell What does "Catch hell" mean?	If you catch hell, you get into trouble or get scolded. ('Catch heck' is also used.)
for the heck/hell of it What does "for the heck/hell of it" mean?	just for fun	We went to the river to throw stones, just for the heck of it.
Strong as an ox What does "Strong as an ox" mean?	Someone who's exceedingly strong physically is said to be as strong as an ox.
do one`s bit What does "do one`s bit" mean?	to make one's expected contribution to a group project	Our teacher did his bit to help plan for the party.
fast-track What does "fast-track" mean?	move something or somebody quicky through an organization or situation
have a bee in one's bonnet What does "have a bee in one's bonnet" mean?	have an idea or thought that stays in one's mind	My sister has a bee in her bonnet about going to Mexico to teach.

live and let live What does "live and let live" mean?	don't unnecessarily make things difficult; do as you wish and let others do as they wish.	"I'm not going to criticize Alice's family justbecause their habits are a little strange. My motto is 'Live and let live.'"
rotten to the core What does "rotten to the core" mean?	to be completely worthless (like a rotten apple)	The political organization was rotten to the core and everybody knew that it must change.
packed in like sardines What does "packed in like sardines" mean?	packed very tightly, very crowded	We were packed in like sardines during the morning commute in the train.
down to the last detail What does "down to the last detail" mean?	considering all of the details	We fixed up everything on the boat, right down to the last detail.

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